The City of Tomorrow: smart glass the key to the urban energy turnaround

摘要

Over half the world's seven billion inhabitants live in cities, by the year 2050 the number will grow to almost ten billion. In order to avoid a climatic collapse in the metropolises, there is no other alternative to energy-efficient buildings. Glass facades, which produce eco-electricity, provide heat insulation and sun protection and also automatically adapt to the light conditions, help when it comes to climate protection.