External venetian blinds for façades provide adjustable solar shading, glare control and daylight management for glazed building envelopes. WAREMA offers system variants for different installation situations, together with technical documentation, CAD and BIM data and project-specific configuration for new-build and refurbishment planning.
The technical documentation provides dimensions, system details and PDF or DWG drawings for façade planning. In myWAREMA, architects and specialist planners can configure external venetian blind systems to project dimensions and access corresponding CAD and BIM data for Archicad and Autodesk Revit. This supports a consistent workflow from design development through to specification.
Use the linked planning solutions for specific façade and building requirements. Depending on the topic, you can access installation details in PDF or DWG format and corresponding specification information:
- External venetian blinds for post-and-beam façades
- External venetian blinds for school buildings
- External venetian blinds for wind-exposed locations
- External venetian blinds for corner windows
- External venetian blinds for on-site shaft systems
- Safety for escape routes
- Safety for floor-to-ceiling windows
- Structural solutions
Basic external venetian blinds can be integrated into a wide range of façade constructions for new-build and refurbishment projects. Cable or rail guidance, different slat geometries and coordinated colours provide flexibility when detailing the system to suit the opening and façade concept.
Top-mounted external venetian blinds are fitted to the window and installed together with it in the structural opening. The compact box dimensions support integration in small and medium-sized openings and make the system suitable for coordinated new-build window planning.
Front-mounted external venetian blinds are installed in front of the window and can be planned for refurbishment or new-build projects, depending on the construction. The system can be coordinated with WAREMA front-mounted roller shutters and combined with insect protection.
External venetian blind window systems can be integrated with external insulation systems and planned with visible or concealed installation, depending on the variant. The system can also be combined with ProVisio, allowing the solar shading detail to be coordinated with the façade build-up.
Self-supporting external venetian blinds provide flexibility in the arrangement of the cover panel, which can be positioned above or between the guide rails. This allows the solar shading system to be coordinated with the façade geometry and installation detail.
Custom-shaped external venetian blinds are designed for asymmetrical window geometries and can be combined with standard WAREMA external venetian blinds for a consistent façade appearance. Depending on the variant, an optional comfort switch-off function is available for a frozen end rail.
External venetian blinds for existing shafts are available in S1, S2 and SE variants. They can be installed in on-site shafts or coordinated with external insulation systems, with visible or concealed installation depending on the project.
External venetian blinds for post-and-beam façades can be coordinated with mullion and transom geometry, fixing conditions and the required façade appearance. WAREMA also offers window awning solutions for this façade type, providing planners with an alternative textile solar shading option for project-specific integration.
For all-glass corners, External venetian blinds for corner windows use discreet connectors between the slats so that guide rails or tension cables are not required directly at the corner. This supports a continuous façade appearance across the glazing.
*Availability varies by country.
Availability varies by country.
- maximum order width 5000 mm
- maximum order height 5000 mm
- Maximum order area 25 m²
- High wind stability
- Low wear run
- Good noise reduction
- maximum order width 5000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 20 m²
- Slender appearance
- Space-saving guidance version
- Reliable lateral guidance
- maximum order width 4500 mm
- maximum order height 5000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Simple integration
- High wind stability
- Front sides of guide profiles can be entirely plastered
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Simple integration
- Slender appearance
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Extruded external venetian blind box
- energy efficient: No thermal bridges (due to the box being seated IN FRONT OF the window)
- Deep box with integrated insect screen roller blind
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Extruded external venetian blind box
- energy efficient: No thermal bridges (due to the box being seated IN FRONT OF the window)
- normal box depth
- maximum order width 3000 mm
- maximum order height 3000 mm
- Maximum order area 9 m²
- Inspection access from outside
- Rail guidance
- Can be perfectly combined with top-mounted roller shutters AU-RO
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Simple integration
- Slender appearance
- maximum order width 4500 mm
- maximum order height 5000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Simple integration
- High wind stability
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Simple installation
- Optimal for insulated shafts
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 16 m²
- Simple installation
- Optimal for insulated shafts
- maximum order width 2510 mm
- maximum order height 3900 mm
- Maximum order area 7 m²
- Made to measure
- Perfectly combinable with other WAREMA external venetian blinds
- maximum order width 4960 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 20 m²
- Made to measure
- Perfectly combinable with other WAREMA external venetian blinds
- maximum order width 3950 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 15.8 m²
- External sun shading systems with tilting aluminium slats in a modern design
- Various technical models available
- Flexible, individual daylight utilisation for a pleasant room atmosphere
- maximum order width 3950 mm
- maximum order height 5000 mm
- Maximum order area 19.7 m²
- External sun shading systems with tilting aluminium slats in a modern design
- Various technical models available
- Flexible, individual daylight utilisation for a pleasant room atmosphere
- maximum order width 4500 mm
- maximum order height 5000 mm
- Maximum order area 13 m²
- No fixation of the cover panel to the facade is required
- maximum order width 5000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 20 m²
- Slender appearance
- External venetian blind with flat slats
- Slender guidance by tension cable
External venetian blind systems are installed outside the glazing and consist of roll-formed aluminium slats, a head rail and end rail, plus polyester lifting and tilting tapes. Depending on the design, lateral guidance is provided by tension cables or guide rails.
- ① Cover panel/box rectangular, round, square or built-in
- ② Lateral guidance with tension cable or guide rail
- ③ End rail with highly rigid profile
- ④ Lifting tape made of specially coated polyester in black or grey
- ⑤ Tilting tape/loop cord in black or grey
- ⑥ Slats in different geometries and colours
Depending on the system, dimensions of up to 5,000 mm in width or height, different drive variants and additional equipment are available. The permissible dimensions and configuration depend on the selected product and installation situation.
The slats and other aluminium components of WAREMA external venetian blinds are powder-coated and can be specified in colours from the WAREMA Colour World . Available external venetian blind colours and surface finishes depend on the selected slat geometry. The range is organised into three categories:
- Selection colours: proven standard colours with a silk-gloss finish
- Selection matt: selected colours with a matt finish
- Choice colours: additional RAL colours, special colours and anodised colours
The colour chart for external venetian blinds and roller shutters provides an overview of coordinated shades for slats and roller shutter profiles, supporting consistent façade colour specification across both systems.
WAREMA external venetian blind systems are available with several external venetian blind slat types . They differ in geometry, function and application. Depending on the system, slat widths range from 50 mm to 100 mm.
- Edge-folded slats: stable profile geometry for standard applications
- Flat slats: reduced stack height, for example Windra flat slat 80 WF
- Dim-out slats: increased light reduction, for example Zetra slat 80 Z
The cover panel is selected according to the installation situation and desired façade appearance. Cover panels and other aluminium components are powder-coated and can be specified in colours from the WAREMA Colour World . Depending on the system, cover panels can also be supplied with integrated lintel insulation.
- Angular cover panels: rectilinear profile for modern façades
- Round cover panels: rounded profile for softer façade lines
- Square cover panels: compact geometry for cubic architecture
- Plaster-in cover panels: for partial or concealed integration into the façade
End brackets with a single base plate and centre brackets with a double base plate are available for fixing. Telescopic variants can help compensate for site tolerances during installation.
WAREMA external venetian blinds are generally guided laterally by guide rails or tension cables. The appropriate system depends on the installation situation, slat geometry, required wind resistance and façade design.
- Guide rails: The slats are guided laterally by guide pins running in the rails. Different rail profiles allow surface-mounted, façade-integrated, concealed or self-supporting configurations, depending on the system.
- Cable guidance: Polyamide-sheathed steel cables provide a visually discreet lateral guide and are available in black or transparent. Different brackets support coordination with the façade detail.
The selected guidance type influences wind behaviour, system integration and appearance and should be coordinated with the relevant product limits and project requirements.
Guide rails and other aluminium components can be specified in colours from the WAREMA Colour World .
External venetian blinds can be operated manually or motorised, depending on the system. WAREMA offers standard and application-specific motors, including:
- Solar drive for projects without a mains connection at the blind
- SMI motors for integration into building automation
- Battery module UP where no mains connection is available
- Fast terrace motor (STM), which raises the blind around three times faster than a standard motor
The motor is selected according to the product, dimensions, control concept and project requirements. Technical data for available motor types is provided in the external venetian blind documentation.
WAREMA external venetian blind systems can be configured with supplementary functions and accessories to suit project requirements. Availability depends on the selected product and country.
- Emergency escape routes: WAREMA SecuKit auxiliary operation; battery-operated emergency retraction set / battery-supported solutions; motor with additional crank handle (ZHK)
- Wind resistance and guidance: wind-stable variants; additional cable guidance; self-supporting systems
- Daylight control: daylight transport element (TLT); working position (switch spring); Slowturn
- Façade integration: VisioNeo Sun fall protection system; External venetian blinds for corner windows ; integrated lintel insulation; perforated slats; integrated insect and pollen protection
Colour brings out the magic in the world around us. Particularly when it comes to architecture. Dive into the artistic side of the WAREMA Colour World with our wide range of products. The high-quality, colour powder-coated aluminium components can harmoniously integrate into your architecture – or why not deliberately set colourful accents?
Discover your personal colours with your desired surface structure and feel.
With the new extension of the Freiburg District Court, the state of Baden-Württemberg has created modern spatial structures and a future-oriented working environment – as part of a sophisticated densification and a sensitive integration into the historic setting.
The implemented sun shading concept also plays a key role. WAREMA’s venetian blind systems are seamlessly integrated into the architectural design, combining functionality, safety and aesthetics.
A villa in France provides an impressive example of how architecturally sophisticated design and effective solar shading can be combined: WAREMA external venetian blinds with corner connectors are used here to effectively shade the building’s all-glass corners – energy-efficient and aesthetically appealing at the same time.
Individual sun shading systems create a wonderful ambience inside and out. Whether the need to block out daylight or to let it in - every room has different sun shading requirements. The awning must also harmonise with the building in every respect.
Due to rising student numbers, the city of Nantes commissioned a new primary school built using timber‑modular construction. Biobased and recycled materials were used throughout. Sun protection is provided by WAREMA external venetian blinds.
The emergency‑exit windows are additionally equipped with the WAREMA SecuKit.
Architecture, construction and building services at Tannenberg School are specifically designed for energy efficiency, resource conservation and a high level of usability in everyday school life.
WAREMA automated external sun shading with daylight transport element (TLT) makes a significant contribution to this.
Seeing the potential of an old building is one of the special skills an architect possess. In a residential building from 1976 in need of renovation , an architect couple recognised the house of their dreams – and snapped it up immediately.
The vision: to open up the cramped and fragmented 1970s floor plan to create spacious, open-plan living areas with plenty of daylight.
With its striking meandering shape, the HumboldtHafenEins in Berlin is an immediate eye-catcher. And that's a good thing, since the city's new landmark is a role model for sustainabile building.
Originally planned as an office building in the TRIOTOP business and country park in Cologne, the striking "Snake" complex was redesigned as a temporary school building. WAREMA E80A2S external venetian blinds with beaded slats were used for the external sun shading system.
Located in heart of Dresden, the Neumarkt is a fascinating combination of tradition and modernity. The sun shading systems faced unique challenges in helping to preserve this balance. For each window a solution with optimum configuration to the users' needs was found by installing different models of window awnings and external venetian blinds.
With its striking meandering shape, the HumboldtHafenEins in Berlin is an immediate eye-catcher. And that's a good thing, since the city's new landmark is a role model for sustainabile building.
Berlin has gained another architectural highlight with the 50Hertz Netzquartier in Europacity. At a height of around 55 metres, the construction features seven L-shaped bases and six tower floors as well as an underground level.
The Hard Turm Park building complex was built on a former industrial estate in the popular district Zurich West and is now both a residential and business quarter.
The revitalisation of the former BRK headquarters has created a modern office and residential building in Munich's Lehel district. The building complex, arranged in a square block, was made fit for modern mixed use by the elaborate refurbishment with new development cores and high-grade entrance lobbies.
The first thing passers-by will notice about the building, completed in 2018, is the cladding made of larch wood rods. It conveys sustainability thanks to its positive CO2 footprint and connection to nature. It also allows the building to blend in harmoniously with its surroundings.
Built on the site of the former Metso machine plant in Düsseldorf’s Lierenfeld district, the Factory Campus is a modern office locale that particularly appeals to young, dynamic companies with its flexible rooms and premises – a modern coworking space spanning 34,000 square metres. One key target for architect was to use a fully automated sun shading system.
Every great piece of progress begins as an idea. The Bullitt Center aims to show what is already possible today and to increase the speed of change in the direction towards more efficient “green buildings”. Intelligent and dynamic sun shading is an important component in this.
In 2019, a Passive House was built in Los Angeles to the highest standards. The architect and owner made the informed choice of the newest "Made in Germany" technology. All WAREMA external venetian blinds are automatically turned to the correct slat angle using the WAREMA climatronic® control with slat tracking. The building received the Energy Efficiency Award.
The 185 m high skyscraper, at the top of which a wind turbine that powers the building's lighting was installed, is the tallest residential building in London. One of the essential challenges in this project was to meet the architect's very detailed project-specific requirements.
The Centre for Applied Aeronautical Research (ZAL - Zentrum für Angewandte Luftfahrtforschung) in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, which is located in immediate proximity to the Airbus facility, provides space for around 600 workplaces on a usable area of more than 25,000 m².
State-of-the-art standards, a diverse infrastructure and an accessible location – THE SQUAIRE at Frankfurt's Airport City is a small city under a single roof and even has its own postal code: 60600.
The L-shaped design of this single-family home opens to the southwest, creating a courtyard space which serves as the focal point of all common rooms used by the four-person family who built the house.
The Munich skyline has gained a prominent addition in the western part of the city with the new ADAC building, whose tower rises 93 meters above its star-shaped base. The outer facade, adorned with a mosaic of 22 colour tones, makes the new headquarters of Europe's largest automobile club instantly recognisable even from a distance.
cube berlin's glazed facade houses Europe's most intelligent office building. The fully glazed double skin facade with technical sun shading solutions from WAREMA plays a significant role in the innovative Smart Building concept.
The building of Saegeling Medizintechnik GmbH in the Saxon town of Heidenau was one of the first in Germany to be awarded the bronze Quality Seal for Sustainable Building (DGNB). Thanks to a comprehensive quality concept, the employees in the new building can work under ideal conditions with great comfort.
The "Erlanger Höfe" residential area was erected on 31,500 m² of space at the former industrial site of Gossen AG in the center of Erlangen. Consultants SSP developed the architecture and the building from the blueprint of the urban development award winner Mess & MGF Architekten GmbH.
The forward-looking new building project for the Zehnder Group in Lahr was guided by strict sustainability criteria and wellbeing in the workplace. In line with the Zehnder motto "always the best climate", the property developers employed the innovative Wellumic light management system produced by WAREMA and Trilux.
The futuristic head office of industry giant SASOL is a science fiction dream turned into reality. Resembling a glass spacecraft, the prestigious building lavishly constructed by the Paragon Group virtually floats above the streets of Johannesburg.
ADAC presents itself openly and transparently in Bruchsal. The clever sun shading control system WAREMA climatronic® ensures the best possible indoor climate in generously glazed office buildings.
The Sheridan Tower in Augsburg is an innovative office building which sets new standards for modern workplaces. The intelligent spatial layout is based on a central access core and flexible open-plan areas.
WAREMA is the leading brand for technical sun shading products in Europe. For residential, commercial or public buildings, WAREMA supports architects and planners with individual sun shading solutions, optimally matched to on-site requirements and design needs. The range of products — from external venetian blinds and intelligent control systems to Outdoor Living solutions for external areas — delivers effective daylight control, contributes to the energy efficiency of buildings and enhances occupant comfort. The Architects’ Darling Award 2025 in Gold currently confirms WAREMA’s outstanding quality in the field of sun shading.