Halio Smart-Tinting Glass by Kinestral Technologies

The Electrochromic glass begins tinting within 15 seconds and reaches its maximum tint in just under three minutes.

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Halio Smart-tinting Glass, Kinestral Technologies
A joint venture between Kinestral Technologies and AGC, Halio Smart-tinting Glass begins darkening within 15 seconds and reaches its ultimate tint in under three minutes. When clear, Halio delivers a visual light transmission value of 65% and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.51. When tinted, it delivers a visual light transmission value of 2% and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.09. The insulated glass panels come as large as 5′ by 10′, and can be tinted individually or in groups. While Halio can be integrated with building management and home automation systems, users can override the automation through the manufacturer’s desktop or a smartphone app, wall switches, voice assistants, and a wireless tint selector. Halio can also track and record users’ desired tints based on the weather, time of the day, and the sun’s position. kinestral.com

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Ayda Ayoubi

Ayda Ayoubi is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT. She holds master degrees in urban ecological planning from Norwegian University of Science and Technology and in world heritage studies from Brandenburg University of Technology. In the past, she interned with UN-Habitat's New York liaison office and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property in Rome.

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