David Levy (ICMM-CSIC) presents his smart windows at Transfiere Forum in Malaga

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The Materials Science Institute of Madrid, part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), is participating in the 14th Transfiere Forum, Spain's leading innovation event, taking place in Malaga from March 12 to 14. The CSIC has a multi-platform stand showcasing prototypes developed by knowledge-based companies (spin-offs) emerging from this institution. These companies provide innovative solutions in areas such as energy, construction, and agriculture. Among them is one led by David Levy: Innovaglass Smart Windows.

The research professor, in addition to explaining his patent to everyone who comes to the CSIC stand, will present these smart windows at the Elevator Pitch, dedicated to the presentation of international prototypes and research projects in the field of sustainability, at 4:45 p.m.

"InnovaGlass is the Smart Windows alternative for a sustainable future in architecture and the construction of smart buildings, efficient homes, and automobiles, promoting energy savings and controlled privacy in homes and cars," describes the researcher, who adds: "Imagine windows that can adjust their transparency with just a touch."

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Levy explains that most technologies for creating smart windows "use electrodes and liquid crystal, which are extremely expensive," the scientist continues, explaining that this not only makes the production cost of these devices very high, but also presents other obstacles related to usage time and energy consumption. "In fact, that's the reason we don't see these smart windows in buildings," he adds. But he has designed a prototype that solves all of this.

"With innovaglass, we're making smart windows a viable option for our homes." How so? They've developed a technology that reduces both the cost and manufacturing complexity of these devices, which also helps them comply with sustainability regulations and adds durability due to their UV resistance. "It can be used to control privacy and solar radiation in the home, but it's also suitable for flexible, rigid, and curved surfaces," he explains.