Performance | Smart Windows

Beyond the Solar Control Status Quo

Traditional solutions—like louvers and shades—often force trade-offs between design intent, energy performance, and occupant comfort. These systems can’t adapt to changing daylight, resulting in inconsistent interiors and missed opportunities for efficiency.

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Glare Control Smart windows dynamically tint to block harsh glare, improving visual comfort without sacrificing natural light.
Thermal Comfort Smart windows block up to 93% of solar heat, preventing heat gain and maintain consistent indoor temperatures.
View Preservation SageGlass preserves views to the outdoors—even when tinted—enhancing occupant experience and connection to nature.
Embodied Carbon SageGlass is comparable to or lower than the embodied carbon of a conventional low-e IGU plus exterior shading solution, supporting low-carbon design goals.
Opex Impact Smart windows can reduce overall energy use by 5-15% and lower peak summertime cooling demand by 25% or more, lowering operational costs over time.
Capex Impact SageGlass is a future-ready investment—designed to meet climate challenges head-on. While more expensive than regular windows, the cost of a SageGlass solution is comparable to motorized shades and louvers systems.

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Design Without Compromise

When building envelopes can adapt, they perform better. Electrochromic glass delivers standout results across comfort, sustainability, and occupant experience—without the trade-offs of traditional shading.

Beyond Traditional Shades

Whether manual or automated, shades reduce glare at expense of daylight and views while failing to stop solar heat from entering buildings.

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Fixed Form, Limited Function

Architectural louvers offer solar control but are a static solution that can’t adapt to seasonal or hourly shifts in sunlight.

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Tall Curtainwalls

In multistory curtainwall designs, electrochromic glass is the only solution that integrates seamlessly, preserves aesthetics, and delivers dynamic solar control across expansive façades.

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How Electrochromic Glass Works

Multi-Story Curtainwalls

About SageGlass

The Future of Solar Control Is Dynamic

Here's a side-by-side comparison of how these solutions perform across key parameters.

Design Without Compromise