FutureX Revolutionizes Smart Infrastructure with Advanced Glass Solutions
London, UK – FutureX (Future Architectural Solutions Ltd.), the umbrella brand of FutureGlass, proudly announces the launch of Eclipse, a cutting-edge dynamic glass technology for building facades. Eclipse tints on demand to enhance occupant comfort, wellbeing, and productivity while ensuring energy efficiency and impressing occupants with features like voice control through Alexa. FutureGlass (Future Architectural Glass LLC), a UAE-based leader in bespoke and specialist glass manufacturing, has completed over 1,000 projects in 36+ countries, collaborating with architects like Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid, and Skidmore Owings & Merrill.
Eclipse: A Leap Forward in Smart Glass Technology
Eclipse integrates seamlessly with Building Management Systems (BMS) and iOS/Android applications, providing robust automatic and manual control. Its rooftop sky sensor and facade sensor system measure sun intensity and azimuth angle to predict which glass panels need tinting to ensure occupant comfort. For instance, during sunset, the South West facade tints darker to reduce glare and heat.
Unmatched Benefits and Industry Contributions
Eclipse offers numerous advantages over legacy electrochromic technologies:
1. Energy Efficiency: Eclipse reduces CAPEX energy savings by 25%, contributing significantly to Net Zero 2050 goals. By reducing the need for artificial cooling and lighting, Eclipse promotes sustainable and energy-efficient environments.
2. Green Building Standards: Eclipse aligns with LEED and BREEAM certifications, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental criteria.
3. Superior Performance: Eclipse switches light transmission levels in less than one second, offering a continuous spectrum from 2% to 55%. This fast response maintains optimal indoor environments in varying lighting conditions.
4. Design Versatility: Eclipse can be manufactured in shapes like rectangles, radials, polygons, and triangles with large aspect ratios, integrating seamlessly into diverse architectural designs.
5. Durability and Lead Time: With a 10-year warranty on insulated glass units (IGU) and switching mechanisms, Eclipse ensures long-term reliability. The manufacturing lead time is 10 to 12 weeks, ensuring timely project completion.
6. Color Rendering Index (CRI): Eclipse maintains a high CRI of 90% (0.9)+ even in the darkest tint, ensuring true and vibrant colors. Unlike some legacy technologies with CRI as low as 0.52, Eclipse keeps the green of trees truly green. High CRI supports occupant health and well-being by maintaining a natural connection with the outdoor environment, promoting comfort and circadian rhythms.
7. Voice Control: Eclipse integrates with Alexa for voice control, adding a layer of convenience and modernity.
Eclipse vs. Legacy Electrochromic Technology
Eclipse outperforms legacy electrochromic technology in several critical areas:
• Speed: Eclipse switches light levels in less than one second, while legacy technologies can take minutes.
• Light Transmittance Control: Eclipse offers a continuous spectrum from 2% to 55%, unlike the discrete stages of legacy technologies.
• Color Neutrality: Eclipse maintains excellent color neutrality, avoiding unwanted blues, yellows, or greens seen in older technologies.
• Shape and Size Versatility: Eclipse can be manufactured in various shapes and larger aspect ratios, surpassing the limitations of legacy technologies.
A Vision for the Future
FutureX’s commitment to technology, innovation, and sustainability is exemplified by Eclipse. This groundbreaking technology enhances the aesthetic and functional aspects of modern buildings and drives sustainable urban development. By integrating advanced dynamic glass solutions, FutureX is setting a new benchmark in the smart infrastructure sector.
About FutureGlass
FutureGlass (Future Architectural Glass LLC) is a UAE-based leader in bespoke and specialist glass manufacturing. Founded in 1976, the company has completed over 1,000 projects across 36+ countries, partnering with prestigious architects like Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid, and Skidmore Owings & Merrill. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, FutureGlass operates a 650,000 sqft factory with a monthly capacity of 80,000 sqm, supported by a dedicated team of over 1,000 professionals. Iconic projects include the Dubai Frame and the House of Wisdom in Sharjah.
About FutureX
FutureX (Future Architectural Solutions Ltd.) is the umbrella brand of FutureGlass, focusing on technological innovation and sustainability in façade technology for the smart infrastructure segment. Based in London, FutureX collaborates with leading architects, investors, developers, facade consultants, energy consultants, facade contractors, and general contractors. This collaboration ensures continuous improvements and innovations in facade engineering and technology. By overseeing FutureGlass, FutureX drives advancements in dynamic glass technology and sets new standards in the built environment.
