“SageGlass is electronically tintable glass for windows, skylights and curtain walls. It is a beautiful and cost-effective way to control sunlight without shades or blinds, so you can manage glare and heat while maintaining a connection to the outdoors.” Source: http://sageglass.com/
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| I borrowed the diagram from this site. |
The
technology behind these smart windows is inspired by the feathers of the
hummingbird and the platelets of the bobtail squid.
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| Hummingbird Source: www.asknature.org |
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| Bobtail squid Source: www.asknature.org |
More about
the inspiring organisms can you find by clicking on their names in the text
above.
/Szilvia
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