Abstract
Window units must satisfy numerous criteria, on the one hand allowing an unobstructed view of the exterior but also providing the desired amount of protection from direct sunlight and the associated heat transfer. In order to optimize the performance of windows under varying conditions, much effort has been directed towards the development of adaptive glazing systems based on smart materials. This article will outline the functional principles and properties of the most promising of such systems. By modifying conventional liquid crystal technologies used for display screens and introducing new materials and processes, a switchable glazing system with unique and promising characteristics was developed by the author. The functional principle and the advantages of this adaptive system over comparable systems are further presented herein.
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