How does SageGlass technology work?

What we call "SageGlass" includes both the glass itself and its electronic controls. The brains of the operation is SageGlass Maestro, our proprietary, predictive control algorithm. Maestro knows where the building is in the world, the time of day, the date, the size of the glass, and the occupant layout. It then takes real-time sky readings, using a 360 rooftop sensor, to understand weather patterns and light levels. The algorithm then instructs the glass to get darker or lighter based on those variables.

What are smart windows?

Smart windows, sometimes called smart glass, maximize interior daylight, preserve views and maintain a connection to the outdoors which improves the experience and wellness of occupants.  Smart windows automatically tint and clear in response to sunlight to control glare and prevent heat gain, keeping spaces cool and comfortable.  Additionally, smart windows improve the energy efficiency of spaces, helping to reduce energy bills. 

Does SageGlass tint automatically or can I control it?

Both. SageGlass is designed as a fully automated system, optimizing daylight while controlling glare and heat. However, we're managing comfort, which is always subjective. For this reason, occupants are always given the ability to override the automation through some combination of a wall touch panel, our mobile app, or integration into a building management system (BMS). How manual control is integrated is customized to each project based on our customers' preferences.

How does electrochromic glass change its tint?

While SageGlass Maestro tells the glass when to tint and by how much, the "secret sauce" of how it tints is just as important. We coat SageGlass panes with five layers of ceramic materials for a total thickness of less than 1/50th that of a human hair. When voltage is applied across the coatings, ions travel from one layer to another layer, prompting a reversible solid-state change that causes the coating to tint and absorb light. In other words, the glass gets darker. Reversing the polarity of the applied voltage causes the ions to migrate back to their original layer, untinting the glass.