SPD Glass or (suspended particle device) glass is miracle advancement in modern glass technology that transforms translucent glass to an opaque state by simply flipping a switch. The engineering behind it all is however not as simple as the application of it. In simple terms, SPD is thin film laminate made up of miniscule rod like particles which are pendant within a liquid. This film is then sandwiched between two layers of glass, or simply attached to one layer. (more…)
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Monday, August 9th, 2010Architectural Glass
Monday, August 9th, 2010By simplifying the architectural process you can divide it into six main categories or phases if you will.
- The first being architectural 3D modelling, which is the construction of 3D models for various purposes.
- Three dimensional architectural rendering is the second and relates to the creating, manipulation and altering of 3D models on a digital interface. (more…)
Electric Frosted Glass
Monday, August 9th, 2010Sand blasting used to be the groundbreaking technique to achieve a sense of privacy and elegance in structural glass. This has however been replaced with a much more sophisticated technology namely electric frosted glass. The advantage of implementing this product into effect is its ability to transform from being completely opaque or frosted to entirely transparent. An instant sense of class is achieved when a structure is fitted with electric frosted glass, also known as smart glass or electric switchable glass. (more…)
Electric Privacy Glass
Monday, August 9th, 2010In an increasing number of housing developments privacy has become more of a privilege than a right. And one instance where privacy is not supposed to be a debatable matter, is when it affects the privacy of your own home. Suburban homes are being built closer to one another than ever before and this proving to be a major concern when considering the toll it is taking on home privacy. Architects and designers have gone to great lengths to provide each dwelling with an acceptable level of privacy, but often to no avail. Windows are the main source of natural light, but also create the predicament of conserving an adequate level privacy. Since the invention of electric privacy glass this dilemma has been eradicated. (more…)
Intelligent Glass
Monday, August 9th, 2010Sustainable living has become a global movement and consequently a rapidly increasing industry. We are constantly reminded of our destructive carbon footprint and also provided with a range of solutions. Green building has recently become a global phenomenon, even though the concept dates back to decades ago it has only recently become a global priority. (more…)
Switchable Glass Technology Applications
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010A new generation of architecture has cultivated an entirely new and innovative building industry. Glass windows and doors have basically evolved into living organisms since the new E-Glass technologies have been set in place. The inner workings behind switchable glass is quite complex, but in layman’s terms it can be explained as follows; (more…)
Smart Glass Solutions for Modern Interiors
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Glass is one the most common building materials around today, it is a material we need to do the simplest of daily tasks yet we never take time to imagine a world without it, ever since we emerged from our mud and straw dwellings hundreds of years ago, glass has been one of the most indispensable building materials known. And as with the advancements made with any other technology, glass also had room for improvement. First came tempered glass, then safety glass and eventually it became possible to give glass ambiguous properties regarding its opacity. This is the age of smart glass. (more…)
Secure your Solitude with SmartGlass international’s Privacy Glass
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010In recent years privacy has become more of a privilege than a right. With housing developments becoming increasingly compact and densely distributed, privacy – it seems – now comes at a premium. Most people who are exposed to this type of lifestyle truly treasure their moments of solitude and will go to great lengths ensure privacy when needed. Your home is your personal space, and in most cases this is the only environment where you can truly relax and enjoy isolation from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With this in mind, people design their homes specifically to create a more private setting. (more…)
Electric Glass
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Electric glass, also known as EGlass or smart glass is arguably one of the most radical additions to modern day building materials in recent history. It operates by changing its ability to let light through merely with the addition of an electric current. Depending on the type of smart glass, it can transform from clear to either frosted or translucent in the blink of an eye. Different types of electric glass are manufactured using a number of different technologies including electrochromic, suspended particle device or polymer dispersed liquid crystals. (more…)
The close working relationship between Light and Architectural Glass
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Le Corbusier was one of the most influential architects obsessed with the role of light in architecture. He stated that “Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.” The one element of architecture that is most successful in redistributing, gathering and accentuating the splendour of natural light is of course glass; hence the inception of architectural glass. (more…)