Glass & Glazing

CREATING BRIGHTER SPACES WITH SWITCHABLE GLASS

Lighting is key in the impact of any interior, drawing attention to textures and colours or even adding purpose to unusual spaces. Natural lighting can completely change how a space is perceived, with the ability to create warm and inviting environments as well as making spaces appear larger, this however is not always straight forward to implement. By using Switchable Glass, a wide range of design opportunities become more achievable due to its ability to offer privacy and natural light flow simultaneously.

With no power Switchable Glass appears opaque, creating a private space that still benefits from natural lighting, and when power is applied the glass switches to clear to provide a full field of vision on both sides of the glass. There are many places Switchable technology can be used around the home, but there are a few key applications where its impact is undeniable.

SMART GLASS WINDOWS

With Switchable Glass you no longer need to compromise between a view and privacy, with smart glass products offering both at the flick of a switch. Switchable Double Glazing is ideal for use in high-traffic areas of the home like bathrooms or kitchens, where the choice of privacy should never plunge you into darkness. As well as having improved thermal performance smart glass windows are an easy way to reduce uncontrollable glare and reflections from the sun, often allowing for more freedom with the layout within any home.

SWITCHABLE SKYLIGHTS

Though Switchable Skylights can offer necessary privacy from nosey neighbours whilst keeping your home light and airy, internal skylights are also ideal for enhancing basement areas. Strategically installing Smart Glass on the ground floor can offer huge levels of natural lighting to make these underground spaces more usable.

SWITCHABLE WALLS, DOORS & STAIRS

By opting for internal features like Switchable Walls or doors, you unlock a wider scope of potential within your space in comparison to using standard solutions. Using a Smart Glass partition to separate a bedroom and en-suite can be gamechanging if a bathroom window cannot be accommodated, by making the most of the natural light entering through existing glazing. Switchable technology can also give a new lease of life to unused spaces like under the stairs, where previously, switchable technology has been used with glass stairs to create a luxurious bathroom space where you can even stargaze from the tub.

Eliminate glare and create instant privacy with Switchable Glass from Intelligent Glass. Opaque when turned off, our switchable solutions create a private space without disrupting natural light flow. Turned on, the glass switches instantly to clear, controlled via remote, switch or smart home automation system.

SWITCHABLE IN THE HOME

At Intelligent Glass, we can make Switchable Glass to your precise requirements, working with architects, builders and installers to find the right solution for you. Our solutions cover a wide range of glass options that satisfy many environments including double glazing, internal & external doors, skylights and conservatories to name a few.

IMPROVED THERMAL PERFORMANCE

Our Switchable Double Glazing reduces any heat lost through glazing by up to 30% and in the summer, minimises solar heat gain by up to 40%, making this technology a more energy efficient alternative to standard double glazing.

RETROFIT SWITCHABLE FILM

For homes seeking a solution with little to no disruption, our Switchable Film can be retrofit to existing windows & doors, creating the same minimalist privacy solution with little fuss.

All of our switchable products can be installed with discreet cabling systems so that your cumbersome curtains and blinds can be thrown away once and for all.