Tag: EPFL
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Red Light Glare: A Surprising Challenge to Glazing Standards
Introduction: A Glare That Defies Expectations Glare from sunlight is a common problem for occupants of modern buildings, often worsened by windows with insufficient shading. Traditional smart glazing aims to curb overheating in summer while reducing glare by adjusting tint levels. Most of these glazing technologies trend toward a blue tint when shading increases. However,…
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Red Glare Breaks Assumptions: New Glazing Findings Challenge Standards
Smart glazing and glare: a new twist Glare from sunlight is a familiar problem for building occupants, especially when windows lack adequate shading. Modern smart glazing technologies aim to protect interiors by adjusting tint levels automatically, reducing overheating in summer and cutting excessive solar radiation. A common feature of many tinted glazing systems is a…
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Red Light Glare: New Findings Upend How We Judge Daylight and Glazing
New Findings Challenge a Century of Lighting Standards Glare from sunlight is a daily concern for occupants and designers in offices, classrooms, and homes. It can lead to discomfort, reduced productivity, and even visual fatigue. For years, glazing technology has aimed to minimize heat and glare through tinting that often shifts toward blue hues. This…