ผลงานติดตั้งSmart Film Davin Eatery – Thermal Control Free-Form Glass Cafe โดย InHouse Technology
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Davin Eatery – Thermal Control Free-Form Glass Cafe

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5.0 · Project Quality Rating

Davin Cafe, Liap Duan Ram Inthra Road, Bangkok

Area/room

25 sqm

Installation

4 days

Installed

Aug 2024

Review from Shop Owner · Davin Eatery & Cafe

"After the installation, the area by the glass is usable all day. Customers can dine comfortably without being scorched by the sun like before, and the shop still feels open and air..."

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Project details

Project name
Davin Eatery – Thermal Control Free-Form Glass Cafe
Product
InHouse Smart Film
Customer
Davin Eatery Co., Ltd.
Location
Davin Cafe, Liap Duan Ram Inthra Road, Bangkok
Project type
Café / Restaurant · F&B · Pet Business · Factories
Installation date
12 Aug 2024 (4 days)

Challenges & solutions

Customer challenges & requirements

"Our cafe is designed with free-form glass, but the problem was intense sun — it got so hot that customers couldn't sit by the glass all day. We didn't want curtains because they'd ruin the luxurious, airy design of the shop."

— Shop Owner · Davin Eatery & Cafe
Free-form glass design
It is hard to find a screening and sun-blocking material that suits the shop's design and its free-form glass shapes.
Managing accumulated heat
The wide frontage takes direct sun all day, and the restaurant needed to ease the load on its air conditioning.
Installation on tall glass
Safety planning and specialized equipment are required for installing on the cafe's high ceiling glass.
Opening-hours constraints
Installation must run at times that don't disturb customers, or whenever is convenient for the shop.

The solution we proposed for this project

Cut film to the free-form glass without losing the design
The InHouse crew measures and cuts the film to the free-form glass, blocking sun and screening sightlines.
Aquaris™ reduces heat by the glass
Outdoor Series + Aquaris™ blocks IR/UV 99.99%, cutting the glass-side temperature by 10-15°C.
Install tall ceiling glass with specialized gear
The crew uses scaffolding and safety equipment for high-reach work to install the cafe's ceiling glass.
Install during closing hours with no impact on trading
The in-house InHouse crew works while the shop is closed or off-peak, so the cafe's sales are unaffected.
Expand sellable seating by the glass all hours
An area once unsellable because it was too hot becomes a popular zone — every square meter earns.
A wow moment that draws new customers on social
Switchable glass is a hidden feature guests want to capture, drawing new audiences via Instagram.

Results after installation

Before
  • The area by the glass scorched hot from the sun
  • the cafe lost the chance to seat customers in the hot-spot zone
After
  • Every square meter usable all day
  • a modern cafe look without losing the original concept
Review from a real customer

"After the installation, the area by the glass is usable all day. Customers can dine comfortably without being scorched by the sun like before, and the shop still feels open and airy. No more washing curtains that soak up food odors."

— Shop Owner · Davin Eatery & Cafe (Nov 2024)

Davin Eatery solved the heat problem of its free-form glass cafe with Smart Film that combines luxury and thermal control in one.

Frequently asked questions

About installing Smart Film

How much can Smart Film reduce heat by the glass in a wide-frontage cafe?
Outdoor Series + Aquaris™ blocks IR/UV 99.99% and reduces the glass-side temperature by a verified 10-15°C. An area once unsellable because it was too hot becomes a popular zone. It cuts AC cost by 25-40% in wide-frontage cafes, so every square meter sells all day.

Can Smart Film be fitted flush to free-form glass?
The in-house InHouse crew measures and cuts film specifically for glass that isn't a standard rectangle. It installs seamlessly with no visible seams or air bubbles — ideal for cafes, restaurants, and showrooms that invest in bespoke glass design for a luxurious look.

Can Smart Film be installed while a cafe is open?
The crew works while the shop is closed or off-peak — for example, at dawn before opening or late at night. A 20-30 sqm room is finished within 1-2 days, with no impact on sales or the customer experience, and no residue left behind.

How long does smart film withstand Bangkok's intense sun?
Aquaris™ is engineered specifically for outdoor and sun-exposed areas. It withstands IR/UV 99.99% for 20+ years (versus 8-12 years for ordinary PDLC) — ideal for cafes that invest in beautiful glass and want an asset that lasts alongside the shop.

How worthwhile is Smart Film in a cafe?
It expands sellable seating by the glass that was once too hot into all-day usable space, cuts AC cost by 25-40%, and suits double-volume cafes where curtains aren't an option. It adds a wow moment that draws new customers via social, making it a worthwhile investment for both sales and the image of a premium cafe.

Does switchable glass work normally in a cafe with oil vapor and food odors?
The PDLC surface withstands oil vapor and food odors far better than curtains that absorb smells. Wipe it clean with regular alcohol or dust it with a feather duster — avoid glass cleaner containing ammonia, which degrades the film. It also lightens the staff's workload compared with maintaining curtains in a cafe.
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