Eco Products- Self-Cleaning VariShield

SSG® Self-Cleaning VariShield is an eco-active glass that self-tints through sunlight and self-cleans through daylight and rainwater. Combining thermochromic, photocatalytic and hydrophilic properties, it is an intuitive and self-sufficient design that is completely weather-activated without tedious operable systems. The glass darkens its tint according to sunlight intensity, actively ensuring optimal lighting conditions and minimal heat transfer at different times of the day. We can then rely less on continuous artificial lighting for indoor illumination, and load less on our air-conditioning system for a comfortable indoor temperature. The ultraviolet light present in sunlight is also used to photocatalyse organic dirt on the glass, so that the dirt can be washed away by rainwater in neat sheets, leaving no dirty spots or streaks after the water evaporates. SSG® Self-Cleaning VariShield plays the role of a holistic daylighting tool which saves on cleaning agents, water, energy and resources used for maintenance. It is ideal for East/West-facing buildings and for hard to reach places that are difficult to clean.