Glass is among the few things that has reaped the benefits of advancements in science & technology. The classic float glass used in display cases is paving way for toughened glass. Simultaneously, commercial and residential spaces are seeing a rising demand for installation of smart glass – a result of the technological prowess that has emerged since the turn of the millennium. Smart Glass is a commonly used term for an electronically switchable glass. From a clear, see-through glass surface to a murky translucent, and opaque perfection, this glass can change its visibility at the touch of a button.
This feature has made smart glass extremely desirable in commercial spaces. With the benefit of controlling both privacy and energy savings, this is among the most popular types of glass for commercial interiors. Some of the ways to incorporate this glass include:
1.Walls & Partitions:
More light in a room makes it look bigger, while adding walls and partitions may cut out on that light source and make the space look smaller. Using Smart Glass to create partitions in a room is a smart move indeed. The transparent walls lend the room a suave feel, and in case one needs privacy, they may simply switch on the button, and in an instant, one gets cool walls around them. This works well for private cabins and conference rooms – regular transparent walls during the day, block opacity during meetings.
2.Building Façade
Many offices in India are moving towards maintaining a glass façade for a superior looking finish to the architecture. However, building owners know the serious costs of lighting and air-conditioning that are shelled out for regular day-to-day functioning within. Installing Smart Glass would be instrumental in controlling the light and heat travelling through the glass, thereby cutting down on costs considerably.
3.Restaurants, Salons & Spas
The hospitality sector can use this type of glass as privacy screen between areas, external windows etc. They are a suitable replacement for traditional partitions such as curtains, blinders or even wooden partitions. The neat finish and utility makes them a much-preferred installation.
4.Hospitals
The medical sector is also opening up to using Smart Glass as part of its interiors. They are more hygienic and easier to maintain than traditional blinds and curtains. The option of changing the opacity levels on demand is extremely lucrative since it allows practitioners to make the glass opaque during examination and maintain a transparent to translucent visibility during other times for regular monitoring.
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