Architecture, construction and building technology are specifically attuned to energy efficiency, resource conservation and high quality of use in day-to-day school life. The automated external sun shading from WAREMA with a daylight transport element (DLT) plays a significant part here.
The new Tannenbergschule school building in Seeheim-Jugenheim in Germany has sustainability at its core.
Planned by Baurconsult (Haßfurt), the building fulfils the Passivhaus standard and has received the German Design Award.
In the new Tannenbergschule school building in Seeheim-Jugenheim, the architecture, construction and building technology were specifically attuned to energy efficiency, resource conservation and high quality of use in day-to-day school life.
The building complex combines wooden modular construction, the Passivhaus standard and automated sun shading to form an integral energy concept. It has been recognised with the German Design Award.
The new, four-stream primary school for 400 children consists of three prefabricated wooden modular buildings for educational purposes, grouped around a central activity centre with a cafeteria and all-day area.
The WAREMA E80 A6 S basic external venetian blinds are equipped with an integrated daylight transport element (DLT).
While the lower section provides shading, the upper slats direct daylight into the rooms and provide glare-free conditions in which to learn.
The daylight transport element (DLT) enables the sun shading to be divided into two functional sections: the upper slat position allows daylight to enter, while the lower slats provide effective shading.
Heat gain and glare are controlled without forgoing natural light.
The WAREMA external venetian blinds are integrated into a KNX sun shading automation system with a weather station.
The room-based controls react to wind and sun conditions and adapt the sun shading depending on the time of year.
WAREMA E80 A6 S-R6 front-mounted external venetian blinds are used for the overhanging roof – again with a daylight transport element (DLT).
They are integrated into the facade construction and reduce the solar gain.
Inside the building, the daylight transport element of the external venetian blinds ensures consistent, glare-free lighting.
The combination of external sun shading and automated control helps the students to concentrate while managing the heat gain.
- Property: Tannenbergschule Seeheim-Jugenheim
- Location: Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany
- Client: Darmstadt-Dieburg administrative district (district committee)
- Purpose: School building
- Architecture/ general planner service phase 1-4: BAURCONSULT Architekten Ingenieure AG & Co. KG, Haßfurt, Germany
- General contractor/ general planner service phase 5-8: müllerblaustein Bauwerke GmbH, Munich, Germany
- Sun shading implementation: Mundal Fenster- u. Fassaden- Technik GmbH, Ehingen-Mundingen, Germany
- Control system implementation: Elektrotechnik Schuster GmbH, Dischingen, Germany
- Completed: 2025
- Sun shading: WAREMA E80 A6 S basic external venetian blinds (colour RAL 9007 matt) with daylight transport element (DLT), WAREMA E80 A6 S-R6 front-mounted external venetian blinds (colour RAL 9007 matt) with daylight transport element (DLT), WAREMA front-mounted awnings with FS A-26x46-C sloped guide rails, fabric: Soltis design 051
- Control system: WAREMA KNX Weather station, KNX SA AP sun shading actuators
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.