SPD SmartGlass @ Associated Press London Television Studios

SPD-SmartGlass can be manually or automatically "tuned" to precisely control the amount of light, glare and heat passing through a window. While glass is a favored product for use in building facades; glare, solar heat gain and UV exposure are problematic and can often make the use of glass impractical resulting in the need to invest in expensive solar shading devices. Glass facades using patented SPD light-control technology reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer months and heating during winter.

SmartGlass International's SPD SmartGlass was specified for this state of the art television studio project to create a solar control glazing system that would combat the negative effects of direct sunlight including glare and heat.
Glass facades and particularly television studio backdrops are significantly complex to design as lighting and temperature are often affected by solar glare and heat passing through windows.
C2S Systems were faced with a design issue -- how would they achieve flawless lighting and an ideal room temperature while still showcasing the London skyline as the backdrop to all five of the studios?

The design brief centres on the glass in the studios having the ability to instantly switch to maximize daylight when it's really needed and to provide controllable solar shading during peak light conditions, a feature which is both valuable and unique. This feature is especially useful for application in a television studio as it allows for maximum daylight to enter without compromising recording quality and controls room temperature which is also critical in this particular environment.

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