SPD SmartGlass™ Overview
Dimmable Windows and Skylights Control Glare and Light, Conserve Energy, and Increase Comfort and Security
SmartGlass International’s SPD-Smart products can be manually or automatically “tuned” to precisely control the amount of light, glare and heat passing through glass or plastic. These products foster innovative building design opportunities never before available.
Glass facades using patented SPD light-control technology reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer months and heating during winter. The ability to instantly switch the glass to maximize daylight when it’s really needed and to provide controllable solar shading during peak light conditions is unique.
Would you like the opportunity to regulate the amount of sunlight and glare entering a room without having to adjust blinds or shades that block your view and are hard to clean? Would you like to feel more comfortable and safe in your workplace or home while also enjoying lower heating and cooling costs, and protecting your valuable furnishings from the sun’s damaging rays?
With SPD SmartGlass users can instantly “tint” their windows and skylights to select the amount of sunlight they want to let in – from clear to dark, or any shade in between. Controlled electrically, these smart windows are operated manually with a dimmer switch, by remote control and automated smart home technology or automatically using a photocell. Power consumption is minimal. For example, a business or homeowner can operate 15 large SPD SmartGlass windows for less electricity than it takes to operate a night-light, and benefit additionally by reducing heating and cooling costs from the energy saving properties of these smart windows.
- By controlling sunlight, consumers can enjoy an unprecedented combination of glare reduction, UV protection, energy-savings and greater security – benefits that collectively are distinctive to SPD-Smart dimmable windows and skylights.
SPD SmartGlass technology was recently awarded a Best of What’s New Award from Popular US Science Magazine for home technology, received the 2007 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Excellence in Technology for glass, and was also recognized as one of the top technologies by the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Aerospace Engineering magazine.
STRENGTH – SPD SmartGlass windows are very strong and durable making them ideal for use in overhead glazing, children's rooms, sun rooms, conservatories, sports halls, swimming pools etc.
NOISE PROTECTION - Protection much improved when compared with normal insulated glass units.
ADVANTAGES OF SPD SMARTGLASS
- Instant and precise light control.
- Energy Savings on cooling & lighting costs.
- Eco friendly.
- Exceptional optical qualities that reduce glare and eye strain.
- Elimination of the need for expensive window dressings like electronic louvers; blinds and shades used in architectural applications.
- High durability, solid-state technology with no moving parts to wear out or break.
- Large sizes of any shape up to 2m * 1m can be produced.
- Stable colour characteristics for the life of the unit.
- Wide working temperature range from -30 to +90°C - Ideal for exterior applications.
- Ambient temperature control.
- Aesthetically pleasing.
- Hygienic low maintenance material.
- Enhanced corporate and domestic image.
- Wide light transmission ranges.
- In an effort to reduce glare the windows of many commercial buildings are permanently tinted, then requires more lighting inside the building than that which is optimally needed. Residential homes using window experience a similar limitation. Natural day lighting, which can be regulated using SPD SmartGlass™ products, has been shown to improve health and well being, and thus its regulation is considered by many to have a strong influence on one’s attitude and productivity.
- Reduces uncomfortable “Gold fish bowl” feeling when living or working in high-density buildings such as apartment blocks or office complexes.
- Reducing the fading of carpets, furniture and protect valuable artwork
- Protecting skin from damaging UV rays.
- High UV stability.
- Low working voltage.
- High contrast at any viewing angle and any illumination level.
- Long life - tested to in excess of 100,000 cycles.
- Cost competitive.
- Infinite range of light transmission levels without the blocking of ones view.
SPD SmartGlass™ - Applications and Features
SPD SmartGlass™ - Product Benefits
SPD SmartGlass™ - Range of Product
SPD SmartGlass™ - Technical Information
SPD SmartGlass™ - Care And Maintenance
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