Breakthrough smart glass technology combined
with world-class glass fabrication opens the door for unprecedented
mainstream adoption for the architectural glass industry
Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass
fabricator, is introducing Viracon PLUS™ Smart Glass powered by
Halio, a breakthrough self-tinting smart glass solution that
incorporates Halio, Inc.’s proprietary electrochromic technology
into Viracon's industry leading insulated glass units. Viracon PLUS
Smart Glass powered by Halio sets a completely new performance bar
for electrochromic glass, optimizing occupant comfort through
autonomously adjusting tint levels such that energy consumption is
reduced while natural light is maximized.
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Viracon PLUS Smart Glass powered by Halio represents a long
awaited evolution in smart glass offerings. Halio technology
enables a crystal clear view of the world when untinted, and a cool
neutral gray when tinted. Proprietary, cloud-based control combined
with IoT sensors, the most advanced rooftop skycam and a large
internet pipe enable rapid, incremental response to changing
conditions outside, inside or even via automated demand response
from the utility company. Halio maximizes healthy, natural light
while restricting excessive heat and glare at the building’s
facade.
“As the technological leader in electrochromic glass, with years
of development underlying these breakthroughs, Halio is committed
to producing the most advanced solution that excels in both form
and function, delivering the world’s most beautiful smart glass,”
said Halio CEO Bruce Sohn. “With Viracon PLUS Smart Glass powered
by Halio, we are arming architects and developers to meet the
challenges of climate change without compromising beauty or
window-to-wall ratios.”
Building managers can harmonize lighting, HVAC and the building
façade systems, reducing the need for exterior shades and interior
blinds. Buildings glazed with Viracon PLUS Smart Glass powered by
Halio have the intelligence and sophistication to operate
autonomously and to be future proofed against tighter codes.
Environmentally Sound; Healthier Buildings
Viracon PLUS Smart Glass powered by Halio sets a new standard
for electrochromic glass and ushers in the future of
environmentally sound architecture.
“Our customers have anticipated a product that allows building
owners more control of their building’s interior environment while
delivering unparalleled exterior tint uniformity to meet the new
realities of climate change and energy codes,” said Garret Henson,
Viracon’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, “Viracon PLUS
Smart Glass powered by Halio is the first product to meet Viracon’s
standards and marks a turning point for smart glass in the
industry. We are redefining tinting glass technology.”
Strategic Partnership through Viracon PLUS
This new glass technology is the first innovative product to
emerge from Viracon’s new Viracon PLUS strategic partnership
program, which is designed to fuel state-of-the-art architectural
glass technology and bring those technologies to market faster.
Through this new program, Viracon has formed a partnership with
Halio, Inc. – combining Viracon’s expertise and scalability of
glass fabrication with Halio’s market-leading smart-tinting
technology – that will change the architectural glass community’s
view of smart-tinting glass. Viracon’s world-class fabrication
capabilities and wide range of coatings allow Halio’s
electrochromic technology to seamlessly integrate into an insulated
glass unit without compromising quality or performance, and
empowers architects to select the glass and coatings that match the
vision and personality of their building’s design.
“At Gensler, we strive to make the places people live, work, and
play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful, and have
long sought a smart glass offering that enriches the experiences of
building occupants while furthering our efforts to design
eco-friendly environments,” said Tim Taylor, Principal at Gensler.
“Viracon PLUS Smart Glass powered by Halio is the first
electrochromic glass solution to satisfy the standards of Gensler’s
most discerning clients, and I expect the offering to unleash an
unprecedented wave of adoption.”
Through its Viracon PLUS program, Viracon partners with leading
technology companies to introduce game-changing new products that
will shatter the status quo of high performing architectural glass.
With its industry-leading glass fabrication expertise, trusted
supply chain, and an unrivaled industry network, Viracon provides
the platform to deliver state-of-the-art glass technology at
unprecedented scale.
“We’re proud to combine forces with Viracon,” said Sohn, “We
believe the combination of our industry-leading smart glass
technology with Viracon’s world-class glass fabrication
capabilities redefines this category.”
To learn more about Viracon PLUS Smart Glass powered by Halio,
visit viracon.com/smart-glass.
About Viracon
Viracon, the nation’s only single-source, single-warranty
architectural glass fabricator, is based in Owatonna, Minnesota,
and has facilities in Statesboro, Georgia and Nazaré Paulista,
Brazil. Viracon produces high-performance glass products, including
tempered, laminated, insulating, silk-screened, digital printed,
hurricane-resistant, acoustical, blast-mitigating, electronic
eavesdropping mitigating and a broad selection of proprietary
coatings for North American and international markets. The company
is a subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG). Apogee,
headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leader in technologies involving
the design and development of value-added glass products and
services. For more information, visit www.viracon.com or call
800-533-2080. Follow Viracon on Facebook: www.facebook/viraconglass
and Twitter: @viraconglass
About Halio, Inc.
Halio, Inc., formerly Kinestral Technologies, Inc., delivers the
world’s most responsive, intelligent platform for daylight
management. Halio's Smart Glass for commercial and residential
facades and interiors is the world leader in electrochromic (EC)
technology integrated into windows, maximizing daylight while
optimizing energy savings, reducing solar heat gain, and minimizing
glare. Powered by Halio windows are available from both Halio and
third-party fabricators in a variety of window coatings and
configurations. For more information, visit www.halioinc.com.
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