Hospital designers consider a variety of factors when planning a new healthcare facility, from fire safety to building material selection. But one of the most critical aspects for consideration is the infrastructure based measures that support infection control by creating a healthy and sterile environment. Medical facilities are a public space that requires a combination
For every traveler, finding the right accommodation, that is affordable, comfortable, and convenient, is one of the more difficult aspects of frictionless traveling. And – finding a place to work, relax, rest, or recharge while in transit leaves even fewer options. Many times we find ourselves laying on an airport floor that is uncomfortable and,
Smart Glass. Smart Glazing. Switchable Glass. Regardless of what we call it, the general definition is “glass that changes to different levels of opacity and transparency on demand for light control”. If you’re just starting your research on smart glass, you’re probably seeing the two most common types pop up: SPD and PDLC. While industry
With the rise of e-commerce, many say that the future of brick and mortar is grim. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, consumers spent $513.61 billion online alone. But, despite this shockingly high number, 85% of shoppers still prefer to purchase in person. This shows, that despite our lives being digitalized, we still crave
If you are in the market for a new office, you might be feeling like you remember having more space. And you would, in fact, be completely right. You’ll find yourself thinking, “If I do take this office, what type of interior design tricks are there to maximize space or smart materials for space optimization?”
Electrically switchable glass partitions and walls add adaptability and give a “WOW” effect to interior office designs. Switchable glass with PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) technology can easily transform a space from open and shared, to private and intimate, and anywhere in between with dimming features. This is especially helpful in agile work environments based
Throughout the 20th century, hospitals were designed with the healthcare providers in mind, not the patients. As a result, the functionality of the physical space within a hospital was of far less importance than how a patient actually felt in the space. Evidence based design, or EBD, is the process of constructing a building based
Smart glass is helping architects, interior designers, and partition manufacturers to create an agile work environment, making workspaces more flexible. Smart Glass as a design solutions offers an option of transparency for team productivity while helping to maintain privacy when companies need it most. Transparency isn’t just a characteristic of glass. It’s a company culture
Gauzy’s Active and Passive Vizio Projection film is able to convert standard glass partition walls into high quality, state of the art smart glass projection screens. You can appreciate HD images and videos, and at the same time have 100% utilization of all glass windows. Vizio Projection Film can be applied in glass partitions for
Smart Glass offers flexibility and infinite possibilities in the home, starting with the kitchen: \r\nTransforming a residential unit into an inviting home that offers comfort, convenience, style and makes practical use of space is a challenge for both homeowners and interior designers. LCG®, or smart glass, (also known as switchable glass or privacy glass), effectively
