This may be the first point in our lives that architecture and design has been fundamentally transformed by a pandemic; however, it is not the first time in human history. Los Angeles established a Housing Commission in 1906 to investigate the living conditions in slum courts by condemnation of unsanitary plumbing, New York’s infrastructure moved away from the infection-prone tenement housing during the 19th century, and London’s infrastructure was reforming after the 1954 Cholera Epidemic.
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PolyBlind 2.0
What is PolyBlind?
PolyBlind is switchable electronic blinds or shades manufactured with our latest patented technology that divides Polyvision in sections as a blind without visible wires. PolyBlind can be programmed to change the sections that are transparent or opaque.
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Smart Glass vs. Smart Film
Polytronix, Inc.® has been manufacturing smart film since 1986, we are known as the industry leader and are the only smart film manufacturer in the USA. We are often asked if smart film or smart glass is the best solution for a project. Each has advantages and disadvantages and your project should be considered carefully before making a decision.
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Smart Glass vs. Double Glazing
Double Glazing, also known as insulated glass (IGU), consists of two or more glass panes separated by a vacuum or gas-filled space to reduce the loss of heat and exclude noise.
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Why UL is Important
Rather read than watch. The transcript is below.
Welcome to Polytronix Glass®, a Film & Glass Division of Polytronix, Inc. We are the leading manufacturer of smart glass in America since 1986. Polyvision is the only UL recognized smart film manufactured in the US. Why is UL important? UL is recognized around the world as the leader in product safety testing and certification. Here at Polytronix, our number one priority is to commit to safety and quality. Our Polyvision® film has the best clarity, lowest haze, and widest viewing angle, currently on the market today! If you have any questions, #askpolytronix on twitter. Thanks for stopping by!
Smart Glass and UL
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Our Technology – Polyvision®
Since we created our first smart film in 1986, smart glass technology has evolved over the years, at that time the Film & Glass Division of Polytronix, Inc.® was established. Over the last 30 years, we have seen a rapidly expanding smart glass industry, as more and more architects and designers are using this state-of-the-art technology to enhance a wide range of applications. Our technology, Polyvision® Switchable Privacy Film & Glass provides the users with greater privacy benefits than other smart glass technologies. Polyvision® uses a liquid crystal technology known as polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology, which is sandwiched between two layers of glass.