Electrochromic windows are expanding our view. This past year has seen electrochromic windows (“eWindows”) gain traction as energy codes, increased regulations and incentives drive more builders to adopt these energy efficient windows. And as electric vehicles (“EVs”) become more prevalent to help address climate change, so too is using dynamic glass for EVs and other automobiles.
We’ve compiled some of the more noteworthy eWindows and dynamic glass updates, trends and news articles that we’ve seen in 2023.
In the media
Forbes, CBS News and more covered eWindows and highlighted the important role the technology plays in reducing building energy use and carbon emissions. Smart glass and energy-efficient windows also trended at the largest trade shows in glass and consumer electronics throughout the year.
- Forbes: Why are people not using existing net-zero building technology?
- REMI Network: How smart glass can benefit your building
- Glass on Web: Sustainable building: To achieve thermal comfort in highly glazed buildings using smart glass
- CBS News: Smart window technology marks new tool to combat climate change
New buildings
Architects and developers are increasingly driven to minimize the energy and carbon impact of their buildings. In 2023, airports, universities, offices, commercial spaces, and hotels globally incorporated eWindows into their architectural innovations and created dynamic façades that are environmentally conscious. These buildings married functionality and aesthetics by using eWindows like Miru’s to optimize daylight and improve building energy efficiency by 20%.
The CURV 60-storey residential tower in Vancouver will be the world’s tallest Passive House. Image from: https://thecurv.ca/
Airports
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: Design unveiled for DFW Airport’s Terminal D extension
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: This Seattle Airport is going green with an amazing new timber expansion
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport: Charlotte Douglas International selects View Smart Windows for expanded concourse
- Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport: Chicago O’Hare installs View Smart Windows in expanded Terminal 5
Universities, think tanks and hospitals
- Oregon State University: New OSU research center gets $72 million from Oregon legislature
- Royal United Services Institute in London, UK: Eyrise® Solar Shading Glass for RUSI Dome
- University of Vermont Medical Center: Miller Inpatient Building at University of Vermont Medical Center earns LEED Gold Certification
Offices, commercial space and hotels
- Office building in Atlanta, Georgia: View Smart Windows selected for Sterling Bay’s 1050 Brickworks in Atlanta
- Hotel in San Antonio, Texas: San Antonio River Walk hotel to receive $158M makeover
- Residential building in Vancouver, British Columbia: Vancouver’s CURV drafts the global blueprint for sustainable building as the world’s tallest Passive House
- Office space in Brussels, Belgium: eyrise® provides Smart Glass facades at The Precedent
- Mixed-use space in White Plains, New York: RXR selects View Smart Windows for Hamilton Green Mixed-Use Project in White Plains, NY
- Commercial space in Guelph, Ontario: Co-operators targets sustainability records with new HQ
- Mixed-use space in Manhattan, New York: Arden Group selects View Smart Windows for 351,000 s/f 4650 Broadway development in the Inwood section of the city
- Office space in Manhattan, New York: The Labs on 121 becomes the first development to install View Smart Windows in Harlem’s growing life sciences cluster
- Hotel in Switzerland: Hostellerie am Schwarzsee: A magnificent view even in the most beautiful sunshine
New cars
Dynamic sunroofs also made significant strides in the automotive industry. In 2023, we saw an increasing number of vehicles incorporating dynamic glass into sunroof panels, windows, and mirrors. Carmakers are taking advantage of the technology’s ability to control tint, reduce glare and optimize comfort.
- Lexus: The Lexus RZ electric 450e Luxury is an irresistible buy, here’s why
- Volkswagen: VW unveils the larger ID.Buzz electric van headed to North America
- Renault: Launched the new Renault Rafale with a ‘Solarbay” panoramic glass roof
- Maserati: Maserati MC20 Cielo 2023 review
- NIO: NIO begins deliveries of its flagship coupe SUV set to compete with the Polestar 3
- McLaren: McLaren reveals its new supercar, the 750S
- Lancia: “Pure and Radical” Italian design: Lancia’s stunning Pu+Ra HPE concept car
- Volkswagen: World premiere video of 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 EV with 435 mile range
- Polestar: Unconventional Polestar 4 will launch next year without a rear window
McLaren’s new supercar, the 750S, has optional electrochromic glass added to the car’s retractable hardtop. Image from: www.zigwheels.my
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