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Electric Glass, Privacy Glass, Smart Glass – What’s the difference?
Since smart glass is still a relatively new technology, many terms have been coined to describe it in recent years. These include smart glass, switchable glass, electric glass, to name just a few. Unfortunately, all these different names have created some confusion, and so to clear this up, we've decided…
Answering 7 Top FAQs About Switchable Smart Glass
Switchable glass has seen an incredible rise in popularity in the last decade in both commercial and residential properties. Smart glass can be used for a wide variety of applications and can be customised in several different ways. With so many options out there, our experts at Smartglass International receive…
Establishing 5 Star Hotel Luxury with Switchable Glass
Case Study - The Kempinski Resort in Bahrain A stay in a 5 star luxury hotel should offer a superior experience for guests, offering a chance to experience optimum levels of comfort and relaxation they could never possibly experience at home. The Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel in Bahrain values…
Why You Should Make The Switch to Switchable Glass
Modern day commercial and home design is dominated by the use of glass. The architectural use for glass continues to grow as demand increases for builds which offer an influx of natural light and a minimalistic, clean aesthetic. In fact, global glass demand growth even exceeds GDP growth. Given the…
It’s Curtains for Blinds – Smart Glass Windows Are Taking Over
For many years, the ability to control light and heat passing through residential glass windows has always come down to one of two options - curtains or blinds. However, fast forward to 2015 and smart glass windows are quickly taking over from curtains and blinds as the most popular means…
Switchable Smart Glass – Enhancing 3 UK Healthcare Facilities
Switchable smart glass is revolutionising healthcare facility design, creating a more visually appealing interior and exterior as well as increasing hygiene management and patient privacy. It has allowed the medical industry to make significant advances in patient care. Switchable glass can dramatically change the patient living space or the medical…
Explaining the Technology Behind Smart Glass Windows
Smart glass windows have been used in many high-profile projects recently and are rapidly gaining in popularity in both home and commercial interior design. However, while their benefits are widely known, there’s still confusion surrounding how exactly they work. Therefore, we’ve decided to explain their technology, and answer some of…
4 Clever Commercial Uses of Switchable Smart Glass
Commercial businesses are constantly looking for new ways to impress and indulge in innovative technology. It is no surprise that some of the biggest brands are turning to Switchable Smart Glass to turn heads, illuminate environments, create multi-functional spaces to display and advertise products.
4 Smart Applications of Switchable Smart Glass in Home Interior Design
While switchable smart glass is lauded among corporate clients and the hotel industry, it is also frequently used to enhance home interior design.
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