This is part of a series exploring how Miru dynamic glass is being applied across industries including automotive, architecture, wearables, and autonomous systems.
Buildings today depend heavily on glass. From skyscrapers to airports, academic buildings, and hospitals, expansive windows and glazing have become a defining feature of contemporary architectural design: expanding the view for those on the inside while connecting them with natural light from the outside.
But with static windows and light come familiar challenges: glare, heat, and high energy bills.
Sharp sunlight creates glare, requiring the costly installation of shades that have breakable parts and spoil the aesthetics. Room temperatures soar, forcing climate-control systems to work overtime to keep the space comfortable, and in some cases, livable. Even in residential buildings, this push and pull boosts the electricity bill by 25 percent.
The environmental cost is also high. Heating, cooling, and lighting buildings accounts for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while building operations generate more than 10 gigatons of CO₂ annually. Improving the performance of windows represents one of the most direct opportunities to reduce that impact.
Windows are overdue for a revolution.
Not since the 1970s, when low-emissivity (“low-E”) windows first became available, has this critical architectural component been examined and adapted to reflect modern life.
Low-E windows, which are tinted using thin films applied to glass, are still widely used today, but they are static. They do not react to conditions around them. Because windows are expensive to replace regularly, builders and customers need an adaptive solution that can change with the sun’s position.
Miru’s dynamic glass technology uses low-voltage electrical signals to switch the window’s tinting based on the amount of light coming through it. This can happen automatically, or can connect to Smart Home systems and work like a thermostat, letting users input their own settings. There are many advantages to this approach:
Improved durability. We spray our solution between layers of glass, so there is no visible film applied to the outside. This means no bubbling, no unprotected edges, no degradation due to the elements – and therefore, longer warranties.
Better design flexibility. The spray method gives builders the freedom to use windows of all shapes and curvatures, which are increasingly employed in modern buildings.
Enhanced aesthetics. Miru’s interlayer is completely colorless. With our ultra-low haze, window views can be enjoyed without interruption.
Lower carbon footprint. Smart windows can improve a building’s energy efficiency by up to 20%. As adoption grows, dynamic glass has the potential to eliminate up to two gigatons of CO₂ emissions annually while creating more comfortable and sustainable buildings.
Crystal-clear, climate-friendly dynamic glass is the next critical step in reducing global energy consumption while providing its people with greater comfort, safety, and well-being. Miru’s dynamic glass technology is driving that revolution.
Explore how Miru dynamic glass is being deployed across different industries: https://mirucorp.com/industries/architectural/
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