Zola Windows

What Zola Windows does

Zola Windows is a US-based manufacturer and direct seller of high-performance, European-engineered windows and doors, founded in 2011 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and operating as an employee-owned private company. The company serves architects, Passive House consultants, custom and luxury home builders, multi-family developers, and individual homeowners across North America, with physical showrooms in Steamboat Springs CO, Seattle WA, and Park City UT and team coverage spanning three time zones. Customers include named repeat specifiers such as Park City Design + Build, Baxt Ingui Architects, Sorgente Group, Artisans Group, and Indigo Builders, alongside institutional projects such as the University of Northern British Columbia Wood Innovation Research Lab.

The product portfolio spans four frame material lines (Clad Wood, Aluminum, uPVC, and Wood) and multiple sub-brands optimized for distinct performance and aesthetic use cases. Notable proprietary offerings include ZNC (the first window certified by both PHIUS and PHI), American Heritage SDH (approved by Brooklyn and Manhattan historic preservation commissions), Sanctuary Glass (up to 44 STC and 37 OITC acoustic performance), ThermoPlus uPVC (value-tier Passive House, U-value 0.14/hr.sqft), Thermo Alu75 (R-11 standard, R-15 optional), Thermo Wood (R-11 with 18mm spacer), BreezePanel folding walls, LiftSlide and Pocketing LiftSlide doors, Pivot Doors, and Facade Systems. All products are custom-crafted in European factories and shipped directly to US job sites in dedicated containers with lead times of 2-6 weeks. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Zola's go-to-market is sales-led with event-driven elements: direct sales through showrooms and a website quote-request funnel, paired with architect/builder specification partnerships and sponsorship of Passive House events including Passive House Accelerator (Founding Sponsor) and Passive House Northwest conferences. The company earns revenue primarily through one-time custom window and door sales, supplemented by international shipping services and project consultation support from dedicated project managers and staff architects. The company is privately held and employee-owned with no venture capital funding history, has no public revenue disclosure, and is positioned by third-party sources as the leading luxury/high-performance European window company in the United States and the supplier of more US Passive House projects than any other window manufacturer.

Name

Zola Windows

Legal name

Zola Windows

Website

https://zolawindows.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zola Windows is an employee-owned US manufacturer and direct seller of high-performance European-engineered windows and doors, supplying architects, Passive House consultants, and luxury home builders across North America with custom-imported window and door systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Steamboat Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Windows and Doors Sales: Custom-crafted European windows and doors sold directly to customers. Products include Fixed Windows, Tilt & Turn Windows, Tilt Windows, Simulated Double Hung (American Heritage SDH), LiftSlide Doors, BreezePanel Folding Walls, Glass Doors, Reproduction Doors, Panel Doors, Modern Doors, Pivot Doors, and Facade Systems. Available in four frame materials: Clad Wood, Aluminum, uPVC, and Wood.
2. Shipping and Delivery Services: International shipping services transporting products from European factories to US job sites. Products are carefully packaged, transported to port, shipped across Atlantic ocean, and delivered directly to job site locations. Shipping times vary between 2-6 weeks depending on delivery location.
3. Project Consultation and Support: Dedicated project managers and staff architects provide consultation throughout the window selection, customization, and installation process. Includes customer login access to order details, current status, and installation documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zola Windows custom-crafts and sells European-style high-performance windows and doors for luxury and Passive House residential construction across North America. Products are manufactured in Europe in four frame materials (clad wood, aluminum, uPVC, and wood) and include configurations such as fixed, tilt & turn, tilt, simulated double hung, lift-slide, folding walls, glass, panel, modern, pivot, reproduction, and facade systems. Direct sales are conducted through showrooms in three states and via dedicated project managers and in-house architects who consult on selection, customization, and installation.

Product overview

Zola Windows is a manufacturer of high-performance European-style windows and doors for luxury and high-performance residential and commercial construction in North America. The company offers four core frame material lines (Clad Wood, Aluminum, uPVC, and Wood) with multiple sub-brands optimized for different performance levels and applications. Key product families include: Thermo Wood™ (R-11) and Classic Wood™ (R-4.5) wood lines; American Heritage SDH™ and SLIM SDH™ for historic restorations; ThermoPlus uPVC for value-oriented Passive House projects; ZNC™ as the first dual PHIUS/PHI certified window; and Thermo Alu75 aluminum line. The company provides various window configurations (Fixed, Tilt & Turn, Tilt, Simulated Double Hung) and door systems (LiftSlide, BreezePanel™ folding walls, Glass Doors, Panel Doors, Modern Doors, Pivot Doors, Reproduction Doors, Facade Systems). Specialty offerings include Sanctuary Glass for acoustic performance and Pocketing Lift Slides for seamless indoor-outdoor living. All products are custom-crafted in Europe and shipped directly to customers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZNC™ (Zola No Compromise): Aluminum Clad products line, one of the very best performing windows available. The first window to be certified by both PHIUS and PHI.
• American Heritage SDH™
• Thermo Wood™
• Classic Wood™
• Thermo Clad / Classic Clad
• ThermoPlus uPVC / Thermo uPVC
• Thermo Alu75
• Zola Arctic
• Sanctuary Glass
• BreezePanel™
• LiftSlide
• Zolini

Products and services

• Clad Wood Windows and Doors

Quantifiable outcome

• Windows provide up to 90% reduction in heating and cooling loads when combined with Passive House design principles
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Passive House AcceleratorflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Zola became a Founding Sponsor of Passive House Accelerator, an online hub for information sharing among Passive House practitioners and high-performance building designers and builders. The partnership supports Zola's mission to advance Passive House as a solution to global warming.
• Passive House NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2019Zola sponsors the annual Passive House Northwest conference, which had nearly 250 attendees at its 10th annual event. Zola has been providing high-performance windows to the Northwest's Passive House community since the organization's inception.
• Park City Design + BuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding collaboration with Park City Design + Build on multiple Passive House projects including Summit Haus and Axboe Residence. The partnership represents a key channel for project referrals and product specification.
• Baxt Ingui ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrequent collaboration on historic Passive House retrofits in New York City, including Garden Place (first Passive House retrofit of a historic landmark building) and projects featured in CNN coverage.
• Sorgente GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of 60 White Street project - reimagined 1869 Tribeca building where Zola developed a new class of window for historic preservation with Passive House performance.
• Bostudio ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of 60 White Street historic renovation project requiring specialized window development for Passive House performance with period-appropriate aesthetics.
• Stephenson Design CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect of House on the Cove project overlooking Washington's Salish Sea, featuring Zola Classic Clad windows for panoramic views and modernist aluminum cladding.
• Signum ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service architectural firm focused on winery, residential and custom commercial projects, collaborated on Forestville Residence project.
• North River Architecture and PlanningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of Accord Passive House project - PHIUS+ certified home achieving Net Zero operation with Zola windows.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Intus Windows: European manufacturer specializing in high-performance uPVC and aluminum tilt & turn windows for the North American Passive House and net-zero market. Directly competes with Zola in PHIUS/PHI-certified fenestration supplied from Europe.
• Klearwall: UK-based manufacturer of European-style high-performance uPVC and aluminum windows for the North American Passive House market. Closely comparable in product positioning, certification focus, and cross-Atlantic shipping model.
• Loewen Windows: Canadian manufacturer of premium wood and clad-wood windows and doors targeting luxury custom homes and high-performance residential projects in North America. Closely comparable in material mix, custom configurability, and luxury positioning.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of high-end aluminum windows, doors, curtain walls, and sliding systems for residential and commercial projects. Comparable in European-engineered aluminum fenestration, custom configurability, and architectural-grade positioning.
• Internorm: Austrian-based European window manufacturer with established US distribution, offering high-performance triple-glazed windows across uPVC, timber-aluminum, and timber frames. Competes with Zola in Passive House-certified fenestration for luxury and high-end residential projects.

Broad incumbents

• Pella Corporation: Major US-based manufacturer offering wood, fiberglass, and vinyl windows across mainstream to premium segments with extensive dealer network. Competes indirectly in luxury and high-performance categories with broader distribution reach.
• Andersen Windows & Doors: Largest US window and door manufacturer with broad product portfolio spanning value to premium. Recently expanded high-performance and oversized product offerings, representing a broad incumbent that competes across Zola's price points with vastly greater scale.
• Marvin Windows and Doors: Large US-based manufacturer with broad window and door portfolio including high-performance lines (e.g., Modern, Ultimate) targeting luxury and custom residential markets. Overlaps with Zola in premium segment but offers much wider product breadth and US manufacturing footprint.
• Schüco: German manufacturer of high-end aluminum and uPVC windows, doors, and facade systems with global presence. Comparable in European engineering, thermal performance focus, and architectural-grade aluminum fenestration for high-end projects.

Emerging players

• Wasco Skywindows: US-based manufacturer of architectural skylights and roof windows focused on residential and light commercial projects. Overlaps with Zola in custom architectural fenestration and high-end residential installations, though narrower product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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