Invisible glass. Say what?

One of the most likeable things about glass – at least from a materials perspective – is that it’s transparent. So the notion of “invisible glass” might be hard to grasp. There’s already so little to see. Glass industry giant Guardian Glass has developed what it calls “invisible glass,” a non-reflective glass surface intended for building exteriors.

Anti-reflective glass is growing more popular in interior spaces. One of the characteristics of glass is glare. Reflections can also sometimes interfere with the visual presentation of a glass application. With non-reflective glass, glare and reflections are eliminated. The glass is still present; it just doesn’t disrupt a viewer’s visual impression of a space.

Guardian’s Clarity product is a specially coated formulation of ultra-clear glass that eliminates reflections. An applied coating enhances the transparency of the glass and eliminates reflections. The company says that the glass is ideal for showcases, restaurant windows, museums, auto dealerships, control towers, sporting venues, zoos and aquariums. According to the company, the glass can also be tempered, meaning that it can be used in applications where safety is a concern.

In addition to its interior uses, the company says it now offers the anti-reflective glass for architectural and façade applications. Anti-reflective façades can improve the view of the building from the outside, and can also improve visibility for building occupants. Guardian says that it expects the product to be useful in controlling solar heat gain and thermal insulation. It can also reduce exterior reflections and increase the amount of transmissible light that enters a building.

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Photo Credit: Guardian Glass