When glass was first used for windows two thousand years ago, it presented the dilemma of how to balance privacy with the unobstructed flow of light. Solutions over the millennia have included window treatments of all types, including curtains, blinds and shutters. Now, thanks to advances in technology, Switchable Privacy Smart Glass Film is the
From front doors shower doors, there’s an endless amount of applications for smart glass technology. In our last article, we explored all different types of smart glass doors. In this article, we take a look at smart glass in bathroom enclosures and shower doors. What is Smart Glass? Smart glass, also known as LCG® (light
The History of Technology and Glass in Luxury Homes The term “smart home” is becoming more and more of a buzzword as home technology is incorporated into the construction of luxury homes, providing comfort, convenience, security and energy efficiency. Also called “smart home automation,” it describes a residence whose lighting, heating and air conditioning, appliances,
Social distancing has become a regular part of our everyday lives and the “new normal” – whether we like it or not. It affects how we interact with our friends and family, neighbors, coworkers, not to mention passerbyers on the street or in stores. Despite being a challenge to uphold, social distancing is an essential
What does the “New Normal” mean for hotel architecture and interior design? No more fabric blinds, curtains or shades. Nowhere is the COVID-19 pandemic more pervasive – and persistent – than in hotels and the hospitality industry. Both large and luxury hotel chains and resorts such as Disney, have been forced to close with staggered
What’s the one thing every smart home owner wants? A great experience: The look, the feel, the emotion. That’s what makes a smart house a smart home. For today’s contemporary homeowner, automation is becoming a key consideration in setting the scene for a comfortable, inviting and truly personalized living space. If you’re in the smart
Architects and builders specializing in senior living deserve serious recognition. It’s no easy feat creating homes for the ones we love the most. And in the coming years, those working in the aged care space will certainly have their work cut out for them. There are more than 28,000 assisted living residences in the U.S.
Could open plan be a thing of the past? It doesn’t have to be. Open concepts are an office design trend that makes the promise of more collaborative and productive teams, despite evidence showing that employees actually prefer spaces that have the option for privacy. A 2018 study by Harvard Business School found open offices
COVID-19 will inevitably change the spaces we use the most. How can architects, designers and builders best prepare? The building materials we use are key. Traditional building materials are clearing the way for better and more advanced “smart” materials. Smart building materials are different from traditional materials in that they are specially designed with numerous
Architectural and interior design plans for new commercial projects take a variety of factors into consideration. Coronaviruses, like the COVID-19 pandemic, shine a light on one of the most critical aspects for consideration: the infrastructure-based measures that support infection control to create a healthy environment. Specifying smart building materials that maintain agility, openness, and access
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