Watch the clip · smart film for meeting rooms
The clip shows how a meeting room is the space where partners, investors and clients experience your corporate image firsthand
In short · what does smart film/switchable glass do in a meeting room?
5 functions in one system
- (1)Confidential Privacy during sensitive discussions
- (2)Branding — clear glass that shows work-in-progress
- (3)Large Projector Screen
- (4)Sound control 30-35 dB (Smart Glass)
- (5)Smart Office — calendar/booking integration
Choose Smart Film (6,700-14,800 THB/sqm) or Smart Glass (14,500-22,500 THB/sqm) based on your budget and needs
PDLC vs PNLC · choosing the mode for your meeting room
Choosing the wrong mode means soaring energy bills and poor UX over the long run. The simple rule: pick based on whether your meeting room spends more of the day in the "clear" or "opaque" state — whichever state you use longer should be the default state that draws no power.
PDLC · Confidential Boardroom
Opaque by default, clear when powered. Ideal for executive or board rooms where privacy is the default. Safe during a power outage because the glass stays frosted. Popular with law firms · financial institutions · and HR.
PNLC · Glass Wall Open Office
Clear by default, opaque when powered (Reverse Mode). Ideal for open-plan office meeting rooms where the glass stays clear for 80% of the working day and turns opaque only during confidential meetings — noticeably more energy-efficient than PDLC.
Deep dive: PDLC vs PNLC · how to decide correctly →
5 functions · the modern meeting room
1. Confidential Privacy · boardroom glass
During confidential meetings (M&A · layoffs · sensitive data) press one button to turn opaque instantly, preventing anyone walking past in the office from seeing what's on the projector — Fortune 500 boardroom grade.
2. Large projector screen
The opaque film becomes a 3-4 metre projector screen, sharper than a roll-down screen and with no crease lines. Use it for townhalls or all-hands meetings — and when it's not in use, it's clear glass showing off the office view.
3. Branding · clear glass showing work-in-progress
Tech companies and creative agencies that want to show off their team's energy use PNLC — clear throughout the working day and opaque only during sensitive discussions.
4. Acoustic Privacy · sound control 30-35 dB
Smart Glass Laminated delivers 30-35 dB of sound control (IGU 35-42 dB), ideal for meeting rooms that need both visual and acoustic privacy, such as law firms or investment banks.
5. Smart Office Integration
Connect Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace so the glass switches automatically when the calendar shows a meeting: auto-tint when the meeting starts, auto-clear when it ends. It runs via BMS · KNX or Crestron, and InHouse specs the integration free for enterprise projects.
Smart Film vs Smart Glass · meeting rooms
| Factor | Smart Film | Smart Glass Laminated | Smart Glass IGU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price/sqm | 6,700-14,800 | 14,500-19,500 | 19,500-22,500 |
| Sound control | Depends on existing glass | 30-35 dB | 30-35 dB |
| Safety Glass | Depends on existing glass | Tempered Laminated | Tempered Laminated |
| Fits existing room (Retrofit) | Requires glass replacement | Requires glass replacement | |
| Best for | Office renovation | Premium boardroom | Executive suite + facade |
| Lead time | 1-3 days | 3-5 weeks (produce + install) | 5-8 weeks |
Real cases · enterprise-grade boardrooms
One Bangkok
Mega Mixed-use · office meeting rooms
Boardroom-suite-grade Smart Film + Smart Glass
Bank of Thailand
Confidential Boardroom
PDLC opaque by default · policy-level meeting room
LINE Thailand
Glass Wall Meeting Room
PNLC clear all day · glass wall showing the team
UN ESCAP
Conference Room · International Body
International-grade conference room · sound control + privacy
Frequently asked questions · meeting rooms
Should a meeting room use PDLC or PNLC?
It depends on the room's workflow · a boardroom where privacy is the default = PDLC (opaque normally, clear when you invite people in) · while a glass-wall meeting room in an open-plan office = PNLC (clear all day · opaque only for confidential talks · energy-saving) · read the full comparison → how PDLC and PNLC differ
A meeting room needs soundproofing · film or glass?
If you need acoustic privacy, choose Smart Glass · Smart Glass Laminated provides 30-35 dB of sound control · IGU + Low-E 35-42 dB · Smart Film on its own does not add sound control (it depends on the existing glass) · read more → Smart Glass STC 30-35 dB
Is opaque smart film sharp enough as a projector screen?
As sharp as a premium roll-down screen · a smooth surface with no crease lines · it can span 3-4 metres or more · we recommend a projector of ≥ 3,000 lumens for rooms with side light · it's popular for townhalls and all-hands meetings at large companies
Can it integrate with Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace?
Yes · InHouse specs custom integration free for enterprise-scale projects · connected via BMS · KNX · or Crestron · the glass auto-tints when the meeting starts and auto-clears when it ends · it works directly with the Calendar APIs of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Can Smart Film be installed on an existing meeting room right away?
Yes · Smart Film is applied over the existing glass in 1-2 hours per pane · it doesn't affect built-in fittings in the room · the office runs normally during installation · the InHouse crew works after hours or on weekends so your operations aren't disrupted
What's the total price for one meeting room?
Example: a 6-seat meeting room · 12 sqm of glass partition · Smart Film Indoor PDLC around 100,000-130,000 THB · Smart Glass Laminated around 200,000-260,000 THB · the price includes the transformer · installation and remote · not including Smart Office Integration
Is PNLC a better fit for a hotel meeting room?
Yes · because most hotel meeting rooms use the "clear" state as the default (showing off a beautiful room to prospective bookers) · and turn opaque only during private events · choosing PNLC saves roughly 70% on energy compared with PDLC, which must stay powered to remain clear
Can you also fit an adjacent control room or NOC?
Yes, and it's routine for enterprise projects · most executive meeting rooms sit next to the IT or Operations control room/NOC · we use the same grade of Smart Glass to maintain the privacy + acoustic standard · read more → smart film for control rooms/server rooms
Design a boardroom-grade meeting room
Send us your meeting room plans and the InHouse engineering team will recommend PDLC/PNLC and Film/Glass along with a Smart Office Integration spec — free. Covering Thailand and 8 ASEAN countries.
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