In the modern world, glass has become a hallmark of architectural beauty, offering expansive views, abundant natural light, and a sense of openness. However, in a tropical country like India, where intense sunlight and high temperatures are a constant challenge, large glass panels in windows, facades, or skylights can amplify issues such as excessive heat gain and harsh glare. These factors not only compromise indoor comfort but also significantly increase energy consumption for cooling.
Enter Saint-Gobain’s Solar Control Glass, which is changing the way we think about glass in design. With its advanced technology, this innovative solution controls solar heat gain, reduces glare, and keeps interiors cooler without sacrificing the benefits of natural light.
In this blog, we delve into the need for solar control glass in the Indian context and explore its various tints that blend design and functionality seamlessly.
Solar control glass is an advanced glazing solution designed to optimise natural light while reducing the amount of heat and UV rays entering a building. This is achieved through a pyrolytic coating applied during the manufacturing process, which reflects and absorbs solar radiation. This innovative glass is available in different hues and thicknesses, enabling customisation choices according to specific needs and preferences.
The tinted versions of solar control glass serve distinct functional and aesthetic purposes while aligning with modern architectural trends.
Natural Light Meets Seamless Design with Neutral Shades
Neutral solar control glass retains a natural and unobtrusive appearance, making it ideal for projects where the emphasis is on blending seamlessly with the surroundings. It offers high light transmission, ensuring interiors feel bright and comfortable.
Best used for large windows or glazed façades in residential or minimalist architectural designs. SGG Truvision Neutral, SGG Cool-lite and SGG Antelio Plus are some of the advanced solar control glass products that allow optimum daylight and minimise heat gain and glare.
Keep Spaces Cool and Glare-free with Blue-Tinted Solar Glass
Blue-tinted solar control glass exudes a contemporary vibe, bringing a sense of calm and sophistication. While visually striking, the anti-glare properties reduce heat gain and enhance thermal comfort within the building.
Best used for skylights, windows and commercial facades, the elegant SGG Titanium Blue, Truvision Blue, and Imperial Blue are some of the wide range of innovative solar control glass products that redefine spaces.
Vibrancy Meets Tranquility with Green Tints
The signature green tint of solar control glass adds a natural, tranquil vibe to any structure. Its crisp, vibrant hue enhances facades with a fresh and contemporary look, creating a visual connection to nature while promising superior energy efficiency. Crafted with advanced engineering, this solar control glass reduces heat gain and glare while offering a refreshing twist to the architectural design.
SGG Forest Green, SGG Antelio Plus and SGG Emerald Glaze are innovative glass solutions that bring unmatched functionality and style to modern architecture.
Bring a Gorgeous Rose Gold Tint with SGG Rosa-NXT
Metallic-tinted glass breaks away from mimicking the skies and waters and adds a highly customised charm which could suit futuristic as well as classical design themes. It offers warmth and splendour to modern icons, making it particularly popular in urban landscapes where bold statements are essential.
SGG ROSA-NXT in an offbeat rose gold tint, SGG Midas Gold, SGG Kopper ( copper shade) and SGG Light Gold are high-performance solar control glass manufactured using advanced processes to meet diverse needs. The metallic tint transforms ordinary buildings into iconic structures, exuding timeless allure and opulence. Best used for High-rise office buildings, retail showrooms and public landmarks.
A Perfect Fusion of Warmth and Sophistication with Bronze Tint
Bronze-tinted solar control glass delivers a warm, earthy aesthetic, suitable for projects requiring a touch of sophistication and richness. SGG Topaz Brown, a cutting-edge solution for solar control glass, offers excellent UV protection and helps maintain a cosy indoor environment while reducing heat gain and glare.
This unique and aesthetically pleasing high-performance solar control glass is suited for windows, balconies, boutique store facades, and artistic spaces.
Where should you use solar control glass?
Solar control glass is an apt choice for buildings in tropical regions experiencing high solar heat gain from facades. This glass is used for building facades, windows, balconies and skylights to minimise heat gain and filter UV rays. These glasses provide a climate control balance all year round.
Is solar glass effective in blocking the UV rays?
SGG Sun Ban, solar control glass is designed to block UV rays while allowing ample daylight and visual comfort. The advanced coating of the glass brightens the interiors while preventing the fading of furnishings and artworks.
What are the available tints and finishes for solar control glass?
Solar control glass is available in a stunning range of tints, like neutrals, greens, blues, blue-greens, metallic and bronze, offering functional benefits and aesthetics to the space.
Is solar control glass widely available?
Yes, Saint-Gobain’s Sun Ban range of solar control glass is widely available, connect with us for more information.
Jahanavi Arora is an architect by profession and a writer by choice, with over 7 years of experience in architecture and design writing. Read More
