Smart glass offers the greatest opportunity for window manufacturers to increase the value of functionality of their products, according to a report from The Freedonia Group. Smart glass offers the ability to electronically lighten or darken, and smart windows can be designed with intelligent sensors that respond to changes in the outside environment and security breaches.
Smart windows remain a niche market, according to the Cleveland-based research firm, but interest is growing as professionals begin to recognize the benefit of such smart products, which integrate the Internet of Things and increase energy efficiency. In some cases, the self-adjusting abilities of smart windows eliminate the need for curtains and blinds.
The full report, Windows and Doors, is available for $5,700 from The Freedonia Group. The report analyzes key trends affecting the U.S. market for windows and doors and includes forecasts through 2028 by product, material, market, and major U.S. region.
