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Toronto’s CN Tower improves views with floor-to-ceiling dynamic glass windows

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Toronto’s CN Tower improves views with floor-to-ceiling dynamic glass windows

The glass darkens in proportion to the sun’s intensity to produce a reduction of heat and glare inside the building.


By David Malone, Associate Editor | October 13, 2017
Looking out the CN Tower's new glass
Looking out the CN Tower's new glass

Recently installed dynamic windows in the CN Tower observation deck include Prel-Shade Thermochromic Glass, from Suntuitive.

The dynamic glass, which was used in floor-to-ceiling windows, is sun-responsive and gradually darkens as the sun heats it. The glass darkens in proportion to the sun’s intensity to produce a reduction of heat and glare inside the building. As the sun’s intensity wanes, the glass transitions back to a clear state.

 

People looking out Cn Tower's new glass

 

The glass allows the CN Tower observation deck to remain comfortable and offer clean views regardless of weather, temperature, or time of day.

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