In modern architecture, large-area glazing is a continuing trend because of its appearance and design variety. Large southwards-oriented windows help to reduce the energy demand for heating in winter. However, large-area glazing may significantly increase the energy demand for cooling and air-conditioning in hot summers.

Smart Glass Solutions – such as electrochromic (EC) and thermochromic (TC) windows and glass façades control the radiation energy transfer with the “touch of a button” and thus can drastically reduce the energy demands for heating and air conditioning of large buildings. In addition, they allow superior indoor lighting comfort in contrast to conventional mechanical window blinds.

Switch2Save H2020 project has been launched to improve the availability and affordability of EC and TC smart glass technologies. The consortium of ten partners from research and industry will demonstrate the energy saving potential of Smart Glass Solutions in two fully-operational buildings.

The webinar will present the main features of Switch2Save technology and its potential impact and will also introduce the Architectural Design Competition.

AGENDA

1. Project Overview (Matthias Fahland, FEP, coordinator)

• General Project Aim
• Methodology
• Partners
• Main work done so far

2. Technical achievements (materials & components) and Demo-sites (Greger Gregard, Chromogenics)

3. Design contest (Sara Van Rompaey, E2ARC)

4. Impact of Switch2Save – revisited (Matthias Fahland, FEP, coordinator)

• KPI
• Cooperating projects
• Outlook

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