A Solution for Sustainability

Sustainability is the ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It encompasses a holistic approach to balancing economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social equity.
Minimizing Environmental Impact

Smart windows help reduce environmental impact. By adapting in real-time, they enhance energy efficiency and reduce HVAC demands in hot weather by minimizing heat gain. Plus, smart windows eliminate the need for blinds or shades.

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Savings for a Sustainable Future

Sustainability also means responsibly managing environmental and financial resources. SageGlass excels in both aspects: by cutting energy consumption, it not only helps reduce electricity use, but lowers operational costs, making it a financially sustainable choice for businesses. 

Facade of the Thermoplan buildings.
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Enhancing Social Well-Being

Sustainability also aims to benefit physical and mental wellbeing. SageGlass provides occupants with ample natural light while reducing excess heat and glare. The result is a more comfortable, healthier indoor environment, and improved occupant wellness.

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Recognized by the Solar Impulse Foundation

Since 2021, SageGlass has been awarded the ‘Solar Impulse Efficient Solution’ label, which distinguishes clean and sustainable solutions. SageGlass is one of the ‘1000+ efficient and profitable solutions’ it’s the Solar Impulse Foundation Solutions Guide provides a reference for companies, local authorities and economic decision-makers to identify innovations that are easy to implement at scale to combat the global ecological challenge.

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How Do Smart Windows Decarbonize Buildings?

Reduce Overall Energy Usage

Unlike traditional solutions which are static, smart windows respond to real-time conditions blocking excess light and heat and reducing overall HVAC usage by 5-15%.

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.

Eliminate Conventional Shading Solutions

SageGlass is comparable to or lower than the embodied carbon of a conventional low-e IGU plus exterior shading solution and outperforms interior solutions like blinds and shades at preventing glare and heat gain. Because traditional shading solutions are partial solutions that can’t adequately address both glare and heat gain multiple solutions are often required, adding to the overall carbon cost of a building.
Ten7 building
Dynamic Glass Future-Proofs Envelope Design and Climate Resilience
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IntenCity, a Smart and Sustainable Building
Schneider Electric's new flagship building was designed based on three priorities: well-being, digital energy management and sustainable development. The group wanted the project to be LEED Platinum-certified, which meant choosing suitable materials and combining them with smart energy management solutions, such as SageGlass Smart Windows.
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FAQs

How do smart windows save energy?

Electrochromic glass can significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings by reducing loads on HVAC systems.  Smart windows respond to changes in the environment, limiting the heat or cold entering the space and helping building owners cut energy costs year-round.  Smart windows can help achieve green building certifications. 

How much energy do smart windows save?

This varies based on climate zone, size of building, amount of glass, and other project-specific variables. Generally, smart class can reduce energy loads up to 15% and reduce peak energy loads up to 26%.

Are EPDS, HPDS and embodied carbon information available for smart windows?

You can find SageGlass's EPD and HPD here, along with info on embodied carbon. 

Can electrochromic glass help me get LEED Credits?

Yes. Smart windows can help your project earn LEED v4.1, v4, and 2009 v3 credits in several categories.

How does electrochromic glass compare in terms of sustainability to other solar control solutions?

With the dynamic nature of smart windows, the facade can truly respond to the outdoors to be able to optimize to your building's energy goals. Because the glass has a very low SHGC value in its tinted state, it can prevent excess heat gain and reduce energy consumption from HVAC.  Dynamic glass also allows the facade to harness passive heat in climates with significant heat loads.

 

Discover How SageGlass Enables Customers to Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

Office
Thermoplan
With growing demand for their coffee machines, Thermoplan is expanding its facilities with a new building reflecting the company's core values.
Weggis, Switzerland
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Facade of the Thermoplan buildings.
Cultural Institution
Wien Museum
The Wien Museum, located on the famous Karlsplatz, has reopened after four years of renovation and expansion.
Vienna, Austria
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Facade of the Wien Museum, SageGlass glass is tinted.
Office
Pointe Nord (PAV)
Set to house an array of administrative services, the building Pointe Nord was refurbished to the latest standards, setting an example for the reuse of materials and durability.
Geneva, Switzerland
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Façade of the PAV Pointe Nord Tower. The sky is blue, the new gray building equipped with SageGlass smart windows is on the left of the image. On the right side, there is a tree.
Office
IntenCity
Schneider Electric’s new flagship building was designed based on three priorities for the company: well-being, digital energy management and sustainable development.
Grenoble, France
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Exterior of the building behind a grass quad with custom smart glass windows.

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