1. W INDOW S OLUTIONS By Deniesha Lloyd Dainty Deesigns

2. Glass and windows have been around for centuries, although they provide a modern contemporary look, we all know about the problems that come with using glass and windows in a design. …to mention a few. I think ‘Smart Glass’ is the way of the future. Here is some modern, aesthetically pleasing solutions, you decide which one suits your design best. I have spoken about all window solutions to but have gone more into detail about in order to give contextual understanding of why I think ‘Smart’ window films are the best. Sunlight Solar Glare Lack of privacy Climate Control…

3. Types of Window Solutions  Curtains & Blinds  Window Tints  Window Films – Etched Films – Coloured Films – Smart Films / Switchable Films  Liquid Crystal  Thermochromic  Photochromic  Electrochromic

4. Curtains & Blinds Curtains and blinds are usually made of fabric, wood or plastic to fit all windows.  Pros Easily changeable Various colours, shapes and sizes Custom made designs Vintage  Cons Can be expensive Possibly Old fashioned Not practical for commercial windows Not practical for glass which is not window

5. Window Tints Window tints are a darkened film that sticks to window/glass, they are very effective at what they do. Pros Heat-rejection Privacy Energy Saving Keeps out: solar glare, excess sunlight Provides additional Security Comes in various shades % Aesthetically pleasing - Looks good Cons Reduced visibility Reduced sunlight One appearance Always on display

6. Window Films

7. Window films are a very thin plastic film applied to glass or any flat surface. It is more cost effective than changing the whole glass panel. It has the same pros and cons as window tints as a window tint is a commonly known type of window film, the additional bonus is they are not just restricted to different densities of black, it comes in various colours and designs. There are many functions and types of window films, a majority cover multiple functions: Pros - Heat Reduction UV Filter Anti Glare Privacy Security Safety Bomb-Blast Anti-Graffiti Manifestation

8. Smart Window Films Smart windows films cover ALL the pros of ALL the previous window solutions! There are various types of smart window films  Liquid Crystal  Thermochromic  Photochromic  Electrochromic In order not to bore you I will not get too much into the technical terms, but 1 st excite you with some examples…

9. Smart Glass Video Examples… https://vimeo.com/120348465?from=outro- local https://vimeo.com/120348465?from=outro- local https://youtu.be/oPTEGF6O_2U?t=9s https://youtu.be/QWZdJBn12vw?t=15s https://youtu.be/Xrx5T-e1DA4?t=28s

10. Pros and Cons Cons – Still relatively new technology possibly teething – Much more expensive than normal window film Pros (In addition to all the previously mentioned ones) – New technology so can only get better – Has advance to Interactive smart glass… Well I’m sure you are convinced by now the joys of smart window film technology. But now to the specs part which might be boring

11. Smart Glass Specs Electrochromic & Liquid Crystal glass - Can change from transparent to opaque (or pretty much anywhere in between) at the flip of a switch. Thermochromic & Photochromic are reaction glass, they respond to heat and light, which turns glass opaque or tints.

12. Other Smart Window Film Suppliers in the UK http://www.intelligentglass.net/switchable-film- adhesive.html http://www.intelligentglass.net/switchable-film- adhesive.html http://www.adswindowfilms.co.uk/contact.asp http://www.window-tinting.co.uk/smart-switchable-window- film/ http://www.window-tinting.co.uk/smart-switchable-window- film/ http://www.glass-apps.com/applications/corporate-interiors/ http://www.theelectricglasspeople.co.uk/

13. T HE E ND I hope this was useful. By Deniesha Lloyd Dainty Deesigns