"Smart Glass" on the Verge.

The article discusses switchable glazing technology in glass. As of 2007, one of the areas receiving considerable attention in the research of energy-efficient products is "switchable glazing." The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has focused on windows because, according to the author, windows contr...

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Publicado en:	Architectural Record Vol. 195; no. 12; pp. 150 - 153
Autor principal:	Hart, Sara
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	BNP Media Dec2007
Materias:	Energy consumption Glass Glazing (Glass installation) Construction materials United States. Dept. of Energy United States
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost

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Sumario:	The article discusses switchable glazing technology in glass. As of 2007, one of the areas receiving considerable attention in the research of energy-efficient products is "switchable glazing." The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has focused on windows because, according to the author, windows contribute around 30% to building heating and cooling electrical loads in buildings across the U.S. Advances in the technology are mentioned.