Smart Glass: Features and Benefits

1. Smart Glass: Features and Benefits

2. Introduction • Technology has led to various innovations in the world of architecture and design • With the help of various types of glass doors or windows, one can achieve added benefits that were unlikely a few years ago

3. Architectural glass • The glass which is used in different sectors such as residential, commercial, hospitality, etc. is known as architectural glass • There are various types of glass such as tempered glass, frosted glass, clear glass, switchable glass, etc. used in this segment

4. How can glass ensure privacy? • With the help of innovations, glass can now ensure your privacy simply at the click of a button! • This can be accomplished by using switchable glass for your interiors

5. The technology used • The principal behind this smart glass is known as Suspended Particle Device technology, which is similar to the concept of artificial magnets • This technique makes the glass user friendly and lets the user enjoy daylight according to their need

6. How does it work? • A thin film laminate of rod-like nano-scale particles is suspended in a liquid and placed between two pieces of glass, or attached to one layer • When an electric current is passed through the glass pane, the liquid crystals align themselves into straight lines allowing the light to pass through without scattering

7. Features of Smart glass • It activates in less than 10 microseconds • It works with a remote control device • It blocks up to 50% light in “Off” mode, etc.

8. Benefits of Smart glass • The major benefits of using smart glass are as below: • It ensures your privacy simply at the flick of a switch • It not only ensures your privacy, but also blocks the UV rays which are harmful

9. Applications • Smart glass can be used for various applications such as: • Windows • Skylights • Facades • Conference room • Walls and Partitions • Hospitals, Salons and Spas

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