The Smart Way to Control Sunlight in Skylights

Architecturally striking glass ceilings demand a solar solution that doesn’t compromise design or comfort. Skylights present unique design challenges that only dynamic glass can solve.
Solar heat liability

During summer months, skylights can admit up to 2x the solar heat of vertical glazing, undermining energy performance and increasing cooling demands.

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View from the inside of the building, glass slightly tinted.
Limitations of traditional solutions

Conventional solutions like motorized blinds and shades aren’t practical for every application—costly, mechanically challenging and sometimes just not possible.

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Interior of a stunning glass atrium with tinted glass walls and ceiling
Photo by ©Marc Detiffe
Glare ruins the experience

Without advanced sunlight management, skylights can generate intense glare, compromising occupant comfort and disrupting the experience.

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Skylights above the exhibits around the planetarium allow natural light into the space but are tinting in response to sunlight to keep the space free of glare.
Unrivaled performance

Dynamic glass automatically tints and clears in response to sunlight, blocking up to 93% of solar heat and preventing uncomfortable glare.

Interior of building with smart glass ceiling, ferris wheel, and mountain with stuffed animals.

Beat the Heat with Smart Windows

Reduce Cooling Loads

Dynamic glass skylights fill a space with natural light while limiting solar heat gain and optimizing the energy performance of a space.

Lower Peak Summertime Demand

While smart windows reduce cooling loads even during winter months, they are exceptionally effective in hotter periods and can reduce peak summertime energy demand by 25% or more.

Proven Performance

A study of two similar retail locations showed 73% less energy usage when dynamic glass was used in skylights.
SCHEELS
Scheel’s signature building features SageGlass, reducing energy use by 73%.
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Don’t just take our word for it.

Dig in to our case studies and explore our proven track record of helping clients advance their design and sustainability goals.
Retail
Mall of America
The Challenge: Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment destination. The 4.9 million square-foot complex attracts over 40 million of visitors annually for its shopping, dining, attractions and ...
Minnesota, USA
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Interior of a multi-level building with smart glass as the ceiling.
Cultural Institution
OCC Planetarium
Designed by Newport-based HPI Architecture, the Orange Coast College Planetarium in Costa Mesa, CA structurally resembles a spiral galaxy shape to mimic the shape of the Milky Way. It features an iconic, seventy-foot ...
California, USA
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Exterior image of Orange Coast College Planetarium in Costa Mesa, CA
Airports
IATA Executive Office
Challenge IATA, the International Air Transport Association, represents the world's airlines. Its executive headquarters are located next to the Geneva airport in Switzerland. The building, built in 1989, was affected...
Geneva, Switzerland
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Interior of the IATA building, tinted glass roof with IATA lettering.

Skylights bring the architectural sizzle. Let’s collaborate to meet your goals for design and efficiency.

Smart windows are the ideal solution for projects with large areas of sloped glazing. We’d love to help you create inspiring spaces that don’t compromise performance!

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