With innovation and technology, windows and doors in the home can go way beyond only letting in natural light. Future windows and doors will likely combine energy-saving innovations within traditional glazing as part of the rising tide of smart technologies.
For example, micro mirror glazing for windows and doors could radically boost thermal efficiency performance by harnessing sunlight in the cooler months and reflecting sunlight in the warmer months – using sensors to ensure that temperatures remain optimal. Solar panel windows, which utilise the sun’s energy in the summer months and convert this to electricity, are another example of the development of glazing technology.
Colour-changing glass is an innovation that is increasingly utilised within retail and commercial spaces, such as retail kiosks, and will likely transition into domestic settings as homeowners take note of its capabilities.
With the functionality to display just about any image, including your latest holiday snap, through digital imagery or switch from clear to opaque glass using electric currents, these emerging technologies could cut energy costs significantly and change the way we use the glass in our doors and windows – imagine a wall of glass that provides stunning views out during the day, but becomes a panoramic video wall to watch TV on at night.
Here, IDSystems presents an eye-catching infographic detailing the future of smart windows and doors for the home, and the technological advancements we could be experiencing soon.
To read more about the future of windows and doors, and how these innovations could save people money and increase security, head to: https://idsystems.co.uk/blog/the-future-of-smart-doors-and-windows/
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