What can electrochromic glass be used for?

Electrochromic glass (a.k.a. smart glass or dynamic glass) is an electronically tintable glass used for windows, skylights, facades and curtain walls.

How does tintable glass work?

The tint of electrochromic glass is controlled by the amount of voltage applied to the glass. Removing voltage, and reversing its polarity, causes the ions and electrons to return to their original layers, causing the glass to lighten and return to its clear state.

How long does electrochromic glass last?

If installed internally (no direct sunlight), this product will last between 30-50 years. It can be left on permanently and does not require any switching off to prolong its life.

Can you see through electrochromic glass?

One solution type that can bring the best of both worlds is Switchable Privacy Glass like the Dash Door PrivacyVue™ line. This technology will switch the glass from transparent to an opaque translucent state with the simple flip of a switch, tap of an app, or wave of a hand.

Is switchable glass expensive?

Smart Glass is expensive Typically, this new glass technology is significantly more expensive than the standard double glazing used. An average size pane of Smart Glass in a window can cost upwards of £600 per pane therefore adds substantially to the cost of the window.

What is privacy glass called?

Switchable Privacy Glass
Switchable Privacy Glass (or LCG® as we call it) is made using liquid crystal formulation between two sheets of flexible plastic coated with a conductive liquid film. It is then UV cured, a process in which ultraviolet light is used to harden the liquid by causing a photochemical reaction.

How long does smart glass last?

Smart glass can be powered on for at least 100,000 hours. This makes the average lifespan of Smart Glass 15-20 years.

What is glass you can’t see through called?

What does opaque glass mean? Also known as privacy glass, fully opaque glass means it cannot be seen through at all. Unlike typical obscure glass which does allow light through.

How does electrochromic glass work?

Electrochromic glass windows work by passing low-voltage electrical charges across an electrochromic coating on the surface of the glass. When activated, the electrochromic layer changes from clear to opaque, and will maintain this color once the color change is in effect.

What is electrochromic glass?

Electrochromic Glass Definition. Electrochromic glass (a.k.a. smart glass or dynamic glass) is an electronically tintable glass used for windows, skylights, facades and curtain walls.

What are electrochromatic mirrors?

Electrochromatic mirrors are what can be termed as “automatic” day/night mirrors. These types of rear view mirrors have two sensors that detect light. One light sensor is on the back of the mirror (toward the windshield) that measures the amount of ambient light.