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This Futuristic Home Would Be Built Entirely From 'Smart Glass'

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UK start-up company The Photon Project has announced its plan to launch the Photon Space, the world’s first intelligent all- living unit.

Motivated by the major positive benefits that natural light can have on our energy levels, sleep pattern and overall health, the goal of the Photon Space is to create a dwelling that allows its occupants a maximum connection to the outside world.CTF004 roof top Photon Space FULL RES 003

Posited as an ideal addition to hotels, spas, health retreats, medical centres, and other resorts, the skin of the Photon Space is made of smart glass supported by curving glass beams, switching from transparent to opaque in seconds with the help of an iPhone app.

1 Photon Space (outside in the day)

The glass uses a coating that partially blocks out infrared rays and totally blocks UV, reducing the suite’s solar gain and preventing the increased exposure to the sun causing any harm to the inhabitants of the Photon Space.

2 Photon Space (sitting room looking in)

In addition, the ability to darken the glass during the day means that users of the suite can match their daylight hours to their body clock, helping international visitors to reduce the time to overcome jet lag from up to a week to as little as a single day.

3 Photon Space (bedroom in the day)

“After five years of research and technological advances in the glass systems we work with, we are very excited to be able to manufacture this revolutionary suite,” explains Charlie Sharman, Managing Director of The Photon Project. “As a group of experts in the glass and architecture industry, we are very passionate about bringing its benefits to the market.”

6 Photon Space (inside at sunset)

Thanks to the Photon Space’s modular design, it can be constructed in around four weeks. A funding campaign for the Photon Space is currently underway on Crowdcube.

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Scroll down to see more renderings of the Photon Space.

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