Electronically tintable SageGlass provides a beautiful way to control solar glare and heat gain without shades, blinds or external sunshades. At SageGlass, we are passionate about this technology, one that enables people to live and work in comfortable buildings filled with natural light.
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Sponsored | | Jan 30, 2014
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