Dive summary:
- An electro-tinting window from startup Smart View is being introduced for the Greenbuild conference in San Francisco, where it is in the lobby of the W Hotel.
- The window uses a ceramic, and therefore tough, coating created from metal oxide gases applied to the glass surface. That makes it more durable than previous variable-tint techniques.
- The window's low-voltage controls are WiFi-capable, so its tint can be controlled by a user as well as by building system controls.
From the article:
A Silicon Valley startup unveiled a smart window product that gives building designers a promising new tool and improves building efficiency. ...