Double Space · Smart Film (switchable PDLC film) for two-storey halls · luxury-home facades with glass 5–7 metres tall — <strong>InHouse — the clearest smart film on the market</strong> (Performance + Lucida™ Pure Clarity) · eye-level privacy from the ground floor + cuts solar gain + acoustic dampening · compare Smart Film + Aquaris™ + Lucida™ (retrofit) vs Smart Glass Tempered Laminated (safety + acoustic + 15+ years) · real projects: Khun Nu at Park Origin · Khun Boy at Nirvana Define · premium luxury villas
Why choose Smart Film · see the comparison with Smart Glass below ·
Double Space · two-storey halls · cathedral ceilings = the luxury-home / penthouse trend · a facade of glass 5–7 metres tall taking in daylight and views as an architectural showpiece · but eye-level privacy is hard to achieve · solar gain is enormous · and premium furniture fades.
Smart Film Outdoor (switchable PDLC / PNLC film) + Aquaris™ or Smart Glass Tempered Laminated (switchable privacy glass) switches the facade clear↔opaque in a single sweep · privacy on demand · cuts solar gain 60–70% · blocks 99.99% of UV/IR · this page compares the two options with an estimate for a 35 sqm facade (6 m tall × 6 m wide) · real projects include Khun Nu at Park Origin Ratchathewi · Khun Boy at Nirvana Define · Harmony Hills · Khao Yai Luxury Villa.
Clear ↔ frosted instantly · switch the moment a meeting starts or breaks · no need to draw blinds
Switch off instantly from wall switch / app / Smart Home · blocks light to protect furniture and TV screens
So seamless it looks like no film was installed · the hallmark of the InHouse install team
Thai brand owner · direct service with no middleman · Film 12+ · Glass 15+ yrs base · +50% Premium boost
Clear glass looks modern but creates new problems — Smart Film (retrofit) or Smart Glass (factory-built) solves the three key ones
A Double Space facade 5–7 metres tall · tall drapes need scaffolding to clean · they trap enormous amounts of dust · curtain motors cost THB 50,000–100,000 · they clash with the open feel of a Double Space · and eye-level privacy for ground-floor occupants is missing
A west/south-facing Double Space facade takes full UV for 8–10 hours · a solar load of 25–35 kW · the AC works hard on both floors · a 35 sqm space runs THB 12,000–25,000/month in electricity · Italian leather furniture · artwork · teak flooring all fade
A Double Space amplifies echo · traffic noise · wind · rain · all enter easily through the glass facade · the living/dining area beneath the tall hall = a noise nuisance · affecting the home theatre / hosting / rest
A facade of glass 5–7 metres tall · homes with children/elderly · wind/storms/earthquakes · glass that shatters and falls = a serious hazard · Smart Glass Tempered Laminated, two layers + EVA, safety grade · glass breaks without falling
Switch clear ↔ frosted in 0.1s to suit the moment — a Smart Film advantage that frosted film cannot match
facade 100% clear · a full skyline / city view / mountain view · Lucida™ Pure Clarity · nearly indistinguishable from bare glass · an architectural showpiece · a resort / penthouse mood
dimmer mode · facade dimmed 50–70% · reduces glare while keeping enough of the view · cuts solar gain by a further 30% · the AC eases off
facade 100% opaque · no view from outside · the family / VIP guests relax in comfort · the architectural view is still beautiful from inside
facade half-opaque · dimmer mode · warm lighting · an intimate mood · a faint outline visible outside but no detail · privacy + ambiance
Both use the same PDLC/PNLC technology — the difference is retrofit (film) vs factory-built (glass)
InHouse engineer recommendation: Double Space is a facade where both Smart Film and Smart Glass have clear trade-offs — Smart Film + Aquaris™ pays off for an existing villa you want to upgrade · a retrofit with peel-and-replace panels · ROI within a year from lower electricity bills · Smart Glass Tempered Laminated suits a luxury-villa new build because it's safety glass + acoustic + 15+ years, the most premium look · as for partial install, it's not recommended for a Double Space because it cuts the vertical line of the facade · undermining the architectural look.
The InHouse engineering team surveys your site free — recommending the zones that give the best value for your budget
The main Double Space facade of 25–50 sqm · glass 5–7 m tall · the home's largest panorama · fit full panels + dimmer mode for everyday use
The glass windows in the curve of a cathedral ceiling, 5–15 sqm · reduces glare while you work / relax beneath the tall hall · mostly fixed glass
The glass railing of a mezzanine / loft, 6–12 sqm · fitted for privacy while on the mezzanine · Smart Glass safety grade is the better choice
A Double Space rooftop skylight, 4–15 sqm · full UV/IR · cuts peak heat · stargaze at night · needs Outdoor + Aquaris™
A tall sliding glass door onto a balcony, 6–12 sqm · penthouse condo / villa · privacy + UV/IR blocking · Outdoor + Aquaris™
InHouse standard values · not generic market figures
| Feature | Smart Film | Smart Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | PDLC / PNLC · film applied over glass | PDLC / PNLC · laminated inside glass |
| Installation | Retrofit · applied over existing glass | Factory-built · newly designed |
| Partial coverage (Zone Privacy) | Yes — top/bottom/middle/custom band | Full pane only (factory-embedded) |
| Lifespan | 12+ yrs (market maximum) | 15+ yrs base · +50% boost (Aquaris™/Lucida™/IGU) |
| Repair / replace on wear | Peel off + re-apply · does not affect the existing glass · does not affect built-in structures | Must remove the entire glass pane · may affect built-in structures |
| Scratch resistance | Scratch risk · the film surface is on the outside, so mind hard or sharp objects | No worries · the film is inside the glass, the surface is ordinary glass |
| Safety standard | Depends on the existing glass | Tempered Laminated · dual-layer safety glass + EVA interlayer · Safety Glass Grade · shatters without falling, no sharp shards |
| Clarity · optical clarity | Clarity 98% (optical clarity) · Indoor Series | Clarity 98% (optical clarity) · Indoor Series |
| Clarity Tier · perceived clarity (Performance + Lucida™) | Lucida™ · Pure Clarity · InHouse, the clearest Smart Film on the market · clearer than the Indoor Series — already the market's top standard | Lucida™ · Pure Clarity (option) · InHouse, the clearest Smart Glass on the market · clearer than the Indoor Series — already the market's top standard |
| IR/UV Block | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| Power draw | 3W/sqm/hr | 3W/sqm/hr |
| Delivery / installation time | In stock · installed in 1-3 days | Bespoke Made-to-Order · produced in 7-10 days · install team on standby for immediate fitting |
| Price/sqm | 10,500-14,800 THB | 16,500-22,500 THB |
| InHouse Tech Stack | + Aquaris™ (Outdoor) · + Lucida™ (Performance) | + Aquaris™ · + Lucida™ (optional) |
Note: Figures are top-grade InHouse values · generic market PDLC film lasts 8-12 years · Learn about Aquaris™ · Learn about Lucida™
InHouse R&D develops Smart Film / Smart Glass (Smart Glass · PDLC) beyond the top generic-market PDLC · 3 clear InHouse wins · R&D brand owner + a dedicated Smart Film install team (no outsourcing)
Perceived clarity ≠ VLT — film with a high VLT number still carries the haze inherent to the PDLC base · InHouse Performance Series + Lucida™ (our proprietary R&D layer) delivers Pure Clarity · clearer than the Indoor Series — already the market's top standard · almost one with the glass — the Lucida™ Pure Clarity layer reduces the haze of ordinary PDLC by several times · ideal for Smart Film for Double-Space Living · Two-Storey Halls · Smart Film & Smart Glass Facade for the Luxury Home that demands sharpness with no blur
Learn about Lucida™InHouse Smart Film Indoor 12+ yrs (matching the market maximum for PDLC) · Smart Glass Premium tier 15+ yrs base · +50% boost (Laminated Indoor 15+ · Aquaris™/Lucida™/IGU +50%) · models with Aquaris™ or Lucida™ (R&D layers) +80% over generic PDLC (market 8-12 yrs) — install once, last over twice as long
See the 3 SeriesInHouse Aquaris™ (R&D layer) adds to PDLC/PNLC resistance to water · Thai sun · humidity · Performance Series + Lucida™ include Anti-Yellowing + Anti-Scratch, no yellowing or scratching — generic market PDLC has none of these R&D layers and begins to degrade after 3-5 years under the Thai sun
Learn about Aquaris™| Feature | InHouse R&D | Generic market PDLC |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity · perceived clarity (not VLT) | Lucida™ · Pure Clarity | Image looks blurry and unsharp even when VLT is high |
| Weather / Water Resistance | Aquaris™ (R&D layer) | Base tech only · no layer |
| Anti-Yellowing / Anti-Scratch | Lucida™ · Performance Series | Yellows/scratches after 3-5 yrs |
| Indoor lifespan | 12+ yrs (market max) | 8-12 yrs |
| Outdoor lifespan + Aquaris™ | +80% vs market PDLC | ~8 yrs (cannot handle the Thai sun) |
| Brand Role | Thai R&D Brand Owner | Not a brand owner — an importer / distributor (does no R&D of its own) |
| Warranty + Service | Replacement · dedicated install team · 10,000+ sqm stock per model | Depends on the shipper · waiting on overseas delivery |
| Install / repair / consult | InHouse team as brand owner directly · no subcontractor policy · every job QC-checked before handover | Mostly subcontracted · inconsistent QC |
Peak technology for Smart Film for Double-Space Living · Two-Storey Halls · Smart Film & Smart Glass Facade for the Luxury Home · InHouse Smart Film + Smart Glass (Smart Glass · PDLC) outperforms the top market PDLC on every dimension · Thai R&D · a brand owner that installs its own work · dedicated install team · 10,000+ projects
Sister company OOASYS → InHouse · R&D 19+ yrs · Zero-Charge · lifetime replacement for voltage protection · Thai R&D team · Multi-factory production · 18 Tier-1 organizations trust it — Mega Projects
Based on average sizes InHouse actually installs — request a free quote for the real price
Note: Estimate based on an average size of 35 sqm (range 20-80 sqm) · the real price depends on glass size, number of panes, wiring distance and added technology (Aquaris™/Lucida™) · excludes VAT · upcountry projects incur travel costs
Enterprise clients for whom InHouse installed Smart Film / Smart Glass of this type — just a fraction of 10,000+ projects nationwide
Head office, Ramkhamhaeng 118, Bangkok
The reception zone has tall double-volume glass, so during the day passers-by out front can see everything inside, and it's hot from the sun too. We wanted something that blocks the view and blocks heat, without hanging curtains on tall glass that are hard to maintain.
Press one-way clear so outsiders can't see in / block IR/UV heat to protect the furniture
"After installation the reception zone looks much more open. During the day, in clear mode we get the full view, but people outside can't see in, and it's noticeably cooler. Come evening, one press to opaque and it's fully private. No more headaches over curtains on tall glass."— Building Owner · Sirathana Engineering
High-rise condo with high ceilings, Din Daeng District, Bangkok
The unit is a high-ceiling Double Volume, with the bedroom on a mezzanine that's glass walls all around. It's beautiful but not private at all. Curtains for glass this tall would be hard to pull and would block the view. I wanted something I can turn private easily from the bed.
Switch opaque to screen the tall-atrium glass wall from the bed / block sightlines from the atrium below and neighboring buildings for restful sleep
"I love it. One press turns the mezzanine bedroom private instantly — no climbing to pull huge curtains like I worried about. In clear mode I still get the beautiful city view, and the room looks open and much more premium. The crew finished the installation neatly and cleanly."— Khun Pang · Unit Owner
Soi Sathu Pradit 49, Bang Phongphang, Sathon District, Bangkok
The home is a high-ceiling Double Volume with very large glass panes. Curtains would have to be huge — cluttered and hard to maintain. We wanted something we can switch to private, yet still open and light-filled as before.
Switch opaque to screen the entire tall-atrium glass wall instantly / no curtains needed — the atrium looks cleaner and is easier to maintain
"After switching from curtains to InHouse Smart Film, the atrium looks so much cleaner. I switch clear-to-opaque by remote from my seat — no climbing or reaching for huge curtains — and it's easy to clean. The home looks far more premium."— Unit Owner · Demi Sathu 49
Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima
Sometimes when people walk past the glass, it doesn't feel very private and I want something to screen it. But a circular pane like this makes finding curtains extremely difficult, so I wanted a technology to solve this while keeping the villa's signature circular design intact.
Switches state perfectly to fit the shape / gives the home a premium look
"The circular glass that used to be so hard to curtain is now instantly private at the press of opaque, while keeping its beautiful round design. It's easy to maintain, doesn't collect dust, and is great value."— Khun Saran · homeowner
Park Origin Ratchathewi condominium, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok
The key brief was safety and privacy. We looked for a modern, refined solution to suit the agile lifestyle of a new generation, while keeping the openness of the Double Volume space.
Full privacy / easier to keep clean
"I designed the room for a client and chose smart film to help with privacy and safety. The result is refined and on-concept — it blocks the view without losing the grandeur of the high ceiling. The client is very pleased."— Interior Designer · Khun Nu's Unit
Park Origin Ratchathewi condominium, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok
The mezzanine bedroom is clear glass, and curtains would make the room feel cramped and stuffy. I wanted privacy while keeping the room open and spacious — and importantly, easy to clean.
Adjust the private atmosphere instantly / the room looks open and is easy to maintain
"The clear-glass mezzanine bedroom came together perfectly with smart film. Press opaque for privacy before bed; switch to clear and the room looks open and spacious, not stuffy like curtains. And it's easy to clean too."— Khun Lek · Unit Owner
InHouse Smart Film + Smart Home ecosystem · Matter Protocol Ready · Offline 100% · works without relying on the cloud
A Double Space facade that runs itself around the sun's position + weather + activity — linking Crestron + HVAC + a lux sensor
A total of 6 core systems
Lux meter · UV sensor · auto-adjusts dimming · UV peak = dimmed 50% · cloudy = clear · rain/storm = 100% opaque
Syncs Daikin / Mitsubishi AC · Smart Film opaque = AC lowers 1–2°C · clear = AC eases up · saves 30–40%
The luxury-villa standard · Crestron · Lutron · Control4 · Matter Protocol · InHouse Smart Home · runs 100% offline
Thai/English — "open Double Space" · "close facade" · ideal for a luxury villa with international guests
Apple Home · Google Home · Tuya · the owner controls it from the office · tell the housekeeper to clean → auto-clear
Auto schedule by the sun's position · 06:00 clear · 13:00 dimmed 50% · 18:30 clear · 20:00 opaque · 22:00 opaque + blinds
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Smart film and switchable glass for skylights · glass houses · atriums · conservatories, cutting roof-glass heat with 99.99% IR/UV and Performance + Lucida™ for Pure Clarity · price 9,500-14,800 THB/sqm.
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Smart film for homes — where does it pay off most? A complete zone-by-zone guide — Sexy Bathroom · Master bedroom · Open Plan · pool villa · west-facing facade, with pricing 6,700-12,000 THB/sqm and 40-55% heat rejection.
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Smart Film for pool villas and vacation homes using Outdoor + Aquaris™ — resistant to chlorine · UV · rain, cutting heat 40–55% and giving privacy on the doors that open to the pool. Real cases in Phuket, Samui, Pattaya, Hua Hin. Price 9,500–12,000 THB/sqm.
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Does smart film really keep heat out of your home? The full guide with real figures — IR/UV Block 99.99%, 40-55% heat reduction (Outdoor + Aquaris™) or up to 75-88% (IGU + Low-E), 25-70% air-con savings.
A spec guide to InHouse Smart Film for architects and interior designers — why a portfolio with a Smart Material beats the competition · the 4 most-used surfaces · specs and the Private Label option.
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How do Smart Film and Smart Glass differ? We compare switchable film and switchable glass across every dimension — price · lifespan · installation · safety · zone privacy — by InHouse R&D, which develops both within one ecosystem.
Smart Film (PDLC retrofit) or Smart Glass (laminated factory) — smart glass suited to each use case · pick by intent to solve exactly the right problem
The InHouse engineering team is ready to survey your site free — comparing Smart Film (retrofit) vs Smart Glass (factory) so you can decide · warranty per contract · a Thai R&D brand owner
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