SageGlass, the electronically tintable glass from Saint-Gobain, has been chosen to feature in the Belvédère events space in the France Pavilion at Expo Dubai, due to open in October.
Erik Linquier, CEO of the Compagnie Française des Expositions (Cofrex), said: “The architectural theme of the France Pavilion is ‘Light, Enlightenment’. Light will be presented in a variety of different forms throughout the exhibit, creating a unique experience where light is a source of deflection as well as reflection. SageGlass smart glazing is wholly in keeping with this theme, and the Pavilion will be a perfect place to showcase this innovation from Saint-Gobain.”
SageGlass automatically regulates the amount of light and heat entering the space using sensors in different areas of the façade, a feature that persuaded architects Atelier du Prado and Celnikier & Grabli Architectes, to incorporate it into the Pavilion.
Alain Garnier, Director of Sales and Business Development for Saint-Gobain SageGlass Middle East, concluded: “Our SageGlass smart glazing is ideal for this project, reducing the building’s energy consumption while adapting to conditions outdoors. Taking these aspects of building design into account made it simpler to implement. The smart facade market segment is really taking off in the region, and we’re seeing a huge increase in take-up of dynamic glazing solutions like SageGlass.”
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