Smart Glass for Cultural Institutions | Applications

Dynamic glass for modern spaces.

SageGlass smart windows help bring the arts to life at museums, galleries, and performing venues by creating an environment that’s comfortable, perfectly lit, and protected against sun damage.

Why Choose SageGlass

Protect priceless works of art

Natural light can damage valuable works of art. SageGlass dynamic glass blocks UV radiation without compromising on daylight—without the need for blinds or shades.

Inside a museum perhaps, with works of art on the walls

Improve energy efficiency

Reduce energy loads up to 20% and peak energy up to 26%. SageGlass windows keep out up to 95% of heat energy, reducing costs and carbon impact.

Interior of a tinted glass building with a curved ceiling.

Create a distinctive design

Welcome patrons into a space with a modern, clean aesthetic that can showcase outdoor views and isn’t cluttered by blinds or shades.

Building facade with smart windows from left to right on a large modern glass building with a shot of ferris wheel.

Decarbonize buildings

SageGlass smart tinting reduces operational carbon from heating, cooling, and lighting and eliminates the embodied carbon that comes with blinds or shades.

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Interior of museum lobby with smart glass windows from floor to ceiling and a world globe in the middle.

See SageGlass in action across a variety of cultural institutions.

Cultural Institution

The Yard

SageGlass was used for the façade of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s performance space, tinting on demand to preserve views of Lake Michigan and keep the space cool and glare-free.

Illinois, USA

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Cultural Institution

Boston Museum of Science

Dynamic glass replaced this museum’s three-story curtain wall overlooking Boston’s Charles River. It eliminates glare for a better visitor experience, while preserving the view and dramatically reducing energy demand. ...

Massachusetts, USA

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Cultural Institution

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library

To cope with hot and sunny weather, the library chose SageGlass for most of its glass elevation, protecting books from sun damage and offering visitors a comfortable environment.

Dubai, UAE

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Cultural Institution

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

A new SageGlass enclosure and stunning barrel-vaulted roof keep a comfortable temperature for guests at the center’s rooftop terrace, without echoing sound or obstructing the breathtaking views of Philadelphia. ...

Pennsylvania, USA

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