A next-generation sunroom combines thermally broken aluminum profiles, opening glass roof and wall systems, and smart controls in a single structure. Unlike older "glass box" sunrooms, it delivers living-room comfort 365 days a year: it holds heat in winter, and in summer the roof and walls open up to turn the space into a fully open terrace.
The core problem with traditional sunrooms was that they were seasonal: a greenhouse in summer, a cold storage room in winter. Next-generation systems solve this with several engineering upgrades.The difference starts with the frame. Older sunrooms were built with cold aluminum or PVC profiles; next-generation systems use thermally broken aluminum, so the frame doesn't transfer heat. Glazing moves from single or basic double panes to Low-E energy glass, with tempered and laminated options available.
The biggest difference, however, is movement. A traditional sunroom's roof and walls were fixed — the space was always a closed box. In a next-generation system, the roof opens (up to 70% in the Dynamic system) and the walls stack away with sliding and bifold glass panels. Controls are no longer manual: everything is motorized, sensor-driven, and smart-home integrated. The result is a room you use 365 days a year instead of two or three seasons.
In winter, thermally broken profiles and Low-E glass hold room temperature; the system can be designed with integrated heating. Snow load calculations are built into the structure.In summer, the glass roof opens or the louvers adjust for airflow, and the sliding walls stack away — the space becomes an open terrace.In the shoulder seasons, a rain sensor closes the roof automatically, while zip screens protect against wind and insects. The space is never simply "closed" — it adapts to the weather.
Which systems make up SCHILDR's next-generation line?
This line is entirely new to the American market, and each model answers a different type of space.
Dynamic — the opening glass roof: at the touch of a button, up to 70% of the roof opens fully and the space converts to open air. The flagship of the line.
Grande — the classic model of the line: it attaches to the wall of the house and is designed as a natural extension of your existing living space.
Panora / Panora Plus — all-season sunrooms with panoramic views. Panora Plus is free-standing on four posts, features a flat-roof construction, and includes a sloped ceiling detail inside.
Roomy — built in an A-frame silhouette, for projects that want a distinctive architectural character.
Polad — a hybrid of Panora and Grande, combining the strengths of both approaches.
Glass wall systems — Classy, Minima, Bifold, and Lift & Slide doors come from the same profile family as the sunrooms, which means a unified aesthetic for architects.
All systems are manufactured at our factory in the USA, and with our paint line launching soon, they will be available in any RAL color.
Next-generation systems ship with Schildr's new dimmer-enabled receiver unit: roof, louvers, screens, and lighting are all controlled from a single app. Lighting uses RGB and heat-free LED systems — even on a summer evening, the fixtures don't warm the space. RGB integration changes the atmosphere at a touch: brand colors for restaurants, evening scenes for homes. With Bond smart home integration, the system connects to the Alexa and Google Home ecosystems.
For restaurants and hotels, a next-generation sunroom isn't a "glass add-on" — it's a revenue center. In our projects at AC Hotel New York and Casa Cipriani, rooftop spaces operate 12 months a year. The opening roof preserves the open-air experience in summer, so guests never feel like they're sitting in a glass box. Brand-matched profile colors and RGB lighting turn the space into a design element in its own right.
Pricing depends on configuration — every system is customized to the project. The difference comes from thermal profiles, energy glass, and motorized systems; in return, you get a space you use 12 months a year instead of 2–3 seasons. For an exact price, build your own configuration in our 3D Configurator.
In most cases, yes — the systems are engineered both for attachment to existing structures and as free-standing configurations. Use the 3D Configurator for an initial estimate.
Yes — the systems were designed with input and review from American engineers, and every project is calculated individually against the snow and wind load requirements of its region.
Thanks to Low-E glass and thermal profiles, a next-generation sunroom doesn't increase your home's energy loss; on sunny winter days, passive solar gain can actually help warm adjacent rooms.
On-site installation typically takes 3–5 days, depending on the system and location. Production time varies by configuration — and with our US-based factory, total lead time is far shorter than imported systems.
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