GEIGER discussion about demands and expectations

How does the sunshade industry tick from the planners and users perspective? That was the central issue in the debate GEIGER initiated in April. Architects, planners, engineers and manufacturers of prefabricated houses met with GEIGER CEO Dr. Marc Natusch for an intensive exchange.

The personal contact allowed GEIGER to see things from the customer‘s perspective. First-hand information gives the manufacturer a much better understanding of the market as well as the opportunity to promote product innovations for the future. We discussed about: Sun protection elements contribute to defining an individual façade design and give the architects the opportunity to express themselves.The discussion participants all agreed on that point if following conditions are respected: high-quality and flexible elements with attractive design and a good Overall concept that integrates the sun protection in the energy planning.

The architects emphasise on the interaction between noise protection, sun screens and privacy screens which definitely requires more consideration. Interior and exterior sun protection systems should be interrelated and planned as a unit. From the interior design perspective, the outdoor view through the sun protection elements is often neglected. Screens offer new design options and variable elements. Modular Solutions are also required that are currently not available on the sun protection market.

A good builder’s consultancy in the planning phase was considered as essential by the participants as a sun protection is definitely more than a standard rolling shutter. The price also plays a significant role mainly within the prefab sector. At the same time, electric drives are expressly requested in both residential and
commercial properties, albeit with different levels of automation.