Glazing · 24–32 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·57
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 0.81kgCO₂e/kg Low–mediumCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 25yr
Electrically tintable smart glass IGU that dynamically controls solar heat gain and visible light transmission, offering 20-34% energy savings compared to static glazing
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5dimensionless
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 6.5Mohs scale
UV resistance 99%
Chemical resistance Excellent - inorganic coating system
pH tolerance 7pH
Surface roughness 0.1μm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 45MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 45MPa
Shear strength 25MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22dimensionless
Impact resistance Must comply with AS1288-2021 when specified as safety glass
Creep resistance Excellent - no creep at service temperatures
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1W/m·K
Specific heat 840J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/K
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Flame spread index 0dimensionless
Smoke dev. index 0dimensionless
Heat release rate 0kW/m²
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 0.81kg CO2/unit
Carbon footprint 1300kg CO2-eq/ton
Embodied energy 49MJ/unit
Recyclability 90%
Recycled content 20%
Renewable content 0%
VOC emissions 0g/L
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 3points
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 25years
Maintenance interval 12months
Warranty period 10years
Material cost (range) 500 – 1500$/m²
Material cost (per unit) 1000$/m²
Lead time 14weeks
Lifecycle cost 1500$/m²
Annual maintenance 10$/m²/year
Market availability Limited - specialised product
07 Assessment
Advantages
- 20-34% energy savings vs static glazing
- Eliminates need for blinds/shading
- Maintains views at all tint levels
- Blocks 99% UV in tinted state
- HVAC downsizing potential 25-30%
- Peak demand reduction capability
- BMS integration for automated control
- Contributes to Green Star/LEED points
Constraints
- High initial cost ($500-1500/m² installed)
- 12-16 week lead times
- Requires electrical connection
- 3-15 minute tinting transition time
- Limited Australian suppliers
- Complex BMS programming required
- Higher replacement costs
- Requires specialised maintenance
08 Applications
A1 Commercial office facades
A2 Airport terminals
A3 Healthcare facilities
A4 Educational buildings
A5 High-end residential
A6 Skylights and atriums
A7 Conference rooms
A8 Museum displays
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.