Though I live in palmy, balmy coastal San Diego County, my south-facing office windows at the Carlsbad Forum occasionally melt candles and ignite otherwise cool tempers. These floor-to-ceiling shaded and plant-screened windows were just tinted in a last-ditch effort to avoid black-out draperies and one very grumpy Realtor and writer.
That may explain an unusual and abiding interest in windows technology. And there must be a Murphys Law somewhere about the best solution to a problem arriving two days after implementation of an inferior one.
In this case, I just discovered switchable mirror windows that make regular-looking windows disappear by turning into mirrors. It appeared to be a dream-come-true for energy conservation, privacy and those who are otherwise destined to sit by windows that magnify the suns heat.
On cooler days and evening, I treasure the hillside and verdant views and the warmth that comes through the windows. On hot days, I would welcome a windowless cellar. The idea of windows that can quickly and easily change to reflective mirrors should excite us all especially now that we are all seeking ways to lessen our dependence on petroleum fuels.
Clever Japanese scientists Kazuki Yoshimura and Shanhu Bao have recently developed this new technology utilizing and manipulating, among other things, a magical mix of gases between two panes of glass. San Diego luxury home builders should take note!
Clever and timely reporting by Lisa Zyga and PhysOrg.com brought this whiz bang technology to my attention. For further reading, go to:
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This looks like a promising way to save energy and keep a house clean with electrochromactic technology!
This Looks like an excellent technology – cant wait for it to be available on the market, please let me know where we can buy
John: The possibilities of glass such as this are almost endless. If they were electrochromatic, wouldn’t they become dust collectors?
I’m interested with switchable mirror glass, where I can find technical information?it’s just available on the market? Who is the producer?
I am also interested in this product. Does it have the capabilities to have the mirror reflect inside a building?
Hi,
i need switchable glass and bellow are the specifications i need :
– sizes are 8″ x 4″
– I need it as a film i can put over my glass.
– This is an outdoor application and i want to use it on a car, 12v (supply)
I’m located near montreal, canada, it is a supplier there or you can ship it?
Whats the price and the shipping cost for montreal?
Depending of the price, i may need manys of this size (3 or 4)
Waiting for your reply, thanks
George
picolino100@hotmail.com