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PriWatt Glass Solutions for Health Care Buildings

• Increased Patient Privacy: 

The switchable smart glass panels can be easily switched from clear to opaque ensuring an increased level of patient privacy in examination rooms,
patient rooms, and operating theaters.


• Observation Without Contamination:

Cross-contamination from highly contagious pathogens such as MRSA is a growing problem in hospitals. A key benefit of switchable privacy glass is that
hospital staff can easily observe a patient by flicking a switch, without risking cross-contamination of infectious diseases.

 

• A Hygienic Alternative to Curtains:

Switchable glass is simple to clean and maintain, making it a hygienic alternative to traditional hospital curtains and blinds. Harmful germs can
easily gather on the surface of curtains and these are difficult to sterilize. The antibacterial features of Smart Glass provide a hygienic and cost-effective
alternative not only to traditional hospital curtains but also to curtains in homes and offices without endangering lives.

 

• Reduced Noise:

Research has shown that noise plays a negative role in healing. Decreasing noise in patient care areas helps the healing process and facilitates a faster
recovery. Laminated smart glass installed into an acoustic partition significantly decreases noise contributing for a quieter healing space.

PriWatt Glass Solutions for Health Care Buildings

• Increased Patient Privacy: 

The switchable smart glass panels can be easily switched from clear to opaque ensuring an increased level of patient privacy in examination rooms,
patient rooms, and operating theaters.


• Observation Without Contamination:

Cross-contamination from highly contagious pathogens such as MRSA is a growing problem in hospitals. A key benefit of switchable privacy glass is that
hospital staff can easily observe a patient by flicking a switch, without risking cross-contamination of infectious diseases.

 

• A Hygienic Alternative to Curtains:

Switchable glass is simple to clean and maintain, making it a hygienic alternative to traditional hospital curtains and blinds. Harmful germs can
easily gather on the surface of curtains and these are difficult to sterilize. The antibacterial features of Smart Glass provide a hygienic and cost-effective
alternative not only to traditional hospital curtains but also to curtains in homes and offices without endangering lives.

 

• Reduced Noise:

Research has shown that noise plays a negative role in healing. Decreasing noise in patient care areas helps the healing process and facilitates a faster
recovery. Laminated smart glass installed into an acoustic partition significantly decreases noise contributing for a quieter healing space.

PriWatt Glass Solutions for Health Care Buildings

• Increased Patient Privacy: 

The switchable smart glass panels can be easily switched from clear to opaque ensuring an increased level of patient privacy in examination rooms,
patient rooms, and operating theaters.


• Observation Without Contamination:

Cross-contamination from highly contagious pathogens such as MRSA is a growing problem in hospitals. A key benefit of switchable privacy glass is that
hospital staff can easily observe a patient by flicking a switch, without risking cross-contamination of infectious diseases.

 

• A Hygienic Alternative to Curtains:

Switchable glass is simple to clean and maintain, making it a hygienic alternative to traditional hospital curtains and blinds. Harmful germs can
easily gather on the surface of curtains and these are difficult to sterilize. The antibacterial features of Smart Glass provide a hygienic and cost-effective
alternative not only to traditional hospital curtains but also to curtains in homes and offices without endangering lives.

 

• Reduced Noise:

Research has shown that noise plays a negative role in healing. Decreasing noise in patient care areas helps the healing process and facilitates a faster
recovery. Laminated smart glass installed into an acoustic partition significantly decreases noise contributing for a quieter healing space.

Bird-Friendly Glass

With the 4BIRD product family, Saint-Gobain offers a range of glasses with effective bird protection combined with COOL-LITE solar control coatings that allow the architect to design without compromises on aesthetic or performances of the building envelope. The first products available in the series are 4BIRD Frit, a series of screen-printed pattern, 4BIRD Etch, a series of acid-etched pattern, and 4BIRD Lami, a series of laminated glass.

Bird-Friendly Glass

With the 4BIRD product family, Saint-Gobain offers a range of glasses with effective bird protection combined with COOL-LITE solar control coatings that allow the architect to design without compromises on aesthetic or performances of the building envelope. The first products available in the series are 4BIRD Frit, a series of screen-printed pattern, 4BIRD Etch, a series of acid-etched pattern, and 4BIRD Lami, a series of laminated glass.

Vacuum insulating glass

VacuMax vacuum insulating glass by Vitro Architectural Glass integrates with any traditional, and even non-traditional, glazing system to maximize insulation performance. The product delivers an R-value of R14, close to that of a traditional wall. VacuMax VIG units consist of two lites of 4-millimeter glass separated by a non-leaded proprietary metal seal and a vacuum space. The unit’s slim construction and light weight allow it to be incorporated into virtually any traditional glazing system, window frame or curtain wall application. 

Vacuum insulating glass

VacuMax vacuum insulating glass by Vitro Architectural Glass integrates with any traditional, and even non-traditional, glazing system to maximize insulation performance. The product delivers an R-value of R14, close to that of a traditional wall. VacuMax VIG units consist of two lites of 4-millimeter glass separated by a non-leaded proprietary metal seal and a vacuum space. The unit’s slim construction and light weight allow it to be incorporated into virtually any traditional glazing system, window frame or curtain wall application. 

Vacuum insulating glass

VacuMax vacuum insulating glass by Vitro Architectural Glass integrates with any traditional, and even non-traditional, glazing system to maximize insulation performance. The product delivers an R-value of R14, close to that of a traditional wall. VacuMax VIG units consist of two lites of 4-millimeter glass separated by a non-leaded proprietary metal seal and a vacuum space. The unit’s slim construction and light weight allow it to be incorporated into virtually any traditional glazing system, window frame or curtain wall application. 

Coated glass

Guardian SunGuard SNR 35 coated glass provides a low solar heat gain, a neutral silver appearance and stunning neutral reflectivity. SNR 35 delivers a crisp, reflective look and features a lower solar heat gain coefficient of 0.17 for energy saving performance. By combining the classical, neutral aesthetic both at normal and angular incidence with superior energy performance, SNR 35 presents an attractive exterior architects seek while helping to provide bright, comfortable interiors, say officials.

Coated glass

Guardian SunGuard SNR 35 coated glass provides a low solar heat gain, a neutral silver appearance and stunning neutral reflectivity. SNR 35 delivers a crisp, reflective look and features a lower solar heat gain coefficient of 0.17 for energy saving performance. By combining the classical, neutral aesthetic both at normal and angular incidence with superior energy performance, SNR 35 presents an attractive exterior architects seek while helping to provide bright, comfortable interiors, say officials.