Smart Glass - Smart Window Technology
1,371Mentioned by Bob Lazar in Joe Rogan Podcast.
JRE Video: https://youtu.be/BEWz4SXfyCQ
Smart glass or switchable glass (also smart windows or switchable windows in those applications) is a glass or glazing whose light transmission properties are altered when voltage, light or heat is applied. You’re probably aware that your windows can play a pretty big part in your home’s energy use. Windows stand as a last defense against winds and heating and cooling loss—but the glass can also keep out unwanted solar heat as well. That means you need to pay attention to the energy measurements listed on your window’s specs. You’ll need to look at the solar heat gain coefficient, which tells you how much solar radiation the window allows through the glass.
The only problem? That number is a static measurement, so your windows let in or prevent the same amount of solar heat all year. But there are some parts of the year when that sun might be useful as passive heating, so you could use less energy in the winter, too. That idea is exactly why building experts developed dynamic smart glass for windows.
These WiFi-connected glass surfaces are equipped with environmental sensors that can read room occupancy, weather, and sunlight. Their louvers adjust tints to allow in more solar heat when you need it—and shade your home when it’s hotter out. That means you’ll never have to reach to adjust the shades ever again.
The downside is that this high-end technology doesn’t come very cheap. Most smart window products cost at least 50 percent more than their non-automated counterparts—so if you’re installing several windows, they can cost a pretty penny. On the other hand, manufacturers say they can shave up to 20 percent of your energy costs off your monthly bills, so the return on investment might be worth it over time.
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