Glass House / Skylight / Garden Room · Smart Film (switchable PDLC film) — cuts solar gain 60–70% · privacy on demand · <strong>InHouse — the clearest smart film on the market</strong> (Lucida™ Pure Clarity · several times less haze than standard PDLC · nearly indistinguishable from bare glass) · compare Smart Film + Lucida™ (retrofit) vs Smart Glass Tempered Laminated (safety + 15+ years) · real projects: Game Garage · The Yard · Harmony Hills · Hua Hin Beachfront
Why choose Smart Film · see the comparison with Smart Glass below ·
Glass Houses, skylights, and garden rooms are the spaces luxury homes fall in love with — daylight and uninterrupted views of the garden and sky. But they come with high solar gain · faded furniture · zero privacy · and tall drapes that are nearly impossible to clean.
Smart Film Outdoor (switchable PDLC / PNLC film) + Aquaris™ + Lucida™ or Smart Glass Tempered Laminated (switchable privacy glass) lets you change modes on demand · blocks 99.99% of UV/IR · cuts heat by 60–70% · and with Lucida™ Pure Clarity stays nearly indistinguishable from bare glass, so the view is never compromised. This page compares the two options with an estimate for a 30 sqm Glass House · real projects include Khao Yai Luxury Villa · Harmony Hills · Hua Hin Beachfront · Celebrity Residence Glass House Prayer Room.
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
Skylights and panoramas take direct UV for 8–10 hours a day · solar gain pushes room temperatures past 35–40°C · the AC works overtime · a 30 sqm Glass House runs THB 8,000–15,000/month in electricity · leather and wood furniture fades
A Glass House sells on its views — but that also means people can see in · neighbours · drones · glass 5–7 metres tall has no practical drapes · tall curtains trap dust and need scaffolding to clean
Standard PDLC smart film on the market carries a faint haze · in a Glass House, where the view is the selling point, that haze blurs the sky and garden · draining the charm of the Glass House · this is exactly why Lucida™ Pure Clarity is the only option here
Skylight glass 5–7 metres overhead · homes with children/elderly · if the glass shatters and falls = danger · Smart Glass Tempered Laminated safety grade prevents it · glass breaks without falling · held in an EVA interlayer
Switch clear ↔ frosted in 0.1s to suit the moment — a Smart Film advantage that frosted film cannot match
100% clear · a sharp view of the sky and garden · Lucida™ Pure Clarity · nearly indistinguishable from bare glass · the full Glass House atmosphere · UV/IR still blocked 99.99%
half-opaque / dimmer mode · reduces glare while keeping enough of the view · cuts solar gain by a further 30% · the AC eases off
100% opaque · no view from outside · the family relaxes · the kids can wander in their pyjamas · the Glass House still looks luxurious
100% clear · watch the stars / moon / sunrise · Lucida™ nearly indistinguishable from bare glass · a compact observatory
Both use the same PDLC/PNLC technology — the difference is retrofit (film) vs factory-built (glass)
InHouse engineer recommendation: The Glass House is the use case where InHouse's Lucida™ pays off most — Pure Clarity · several times less haze than standard PDLC · so it never gets in the way of the sky/garden view that is the whole point of a Glass House · Smart Glass Tempered Laminated suits a luxury-villa new build because it's safety glass + the film sits embedded, shielded from direct UV/water + 15+ year lifespan · but for an existing Glass House you want to upgrade → Smart Film Outdoor + Aquaris™ + Lucida™ is far more cost-effective · a clean retrofit with no impact on the steel frame.
The InHouse engineering team surveys your site free — recommending the zones that give the best value for your budget
Overhead light wells of 4–15 sqm · full UV/IR · fit Outdoor + Aquaris™ + Lucida™ · cuts peak heat · stargaze at night
A 360° glass room opening onto the garden · 15–30 sqm · fit only the sun-facing panels, or the full room if budget allows
A luxury-home atrium 5–10 metres tall · multiple glass tiers · fit Smart Film/Glass on the tiers visible from outside
A garden pavilion 5–15 sqm · spa/yoga/dining · four-sided glass + skylight · Outdoor + Aquaris™
Pyramid / sloped skylights · an architectural feature · needs custom fitting · Smart Film cuts to shape · Smart Glass made to order
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 Glass Houses · Smart Film Lucida™ Pure Clarity Skylight · 70% Heat Reduction 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 Glass Houses · Smart Film Lucida™ Pure Clarity Skylight · 70% Heat Reduction · 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 30 sqm (range 10-60 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
VIVE Bangna, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan
The Glass House workroom gets so hot the AC runs hard all the time, but I don't want curtains. The prayer room needs full calm and privacy for meditation.
A cool, energy-saving workroom / a 100% private, calm prayer room
"The Glass House that used to run the AC hard is now much cooler, and the prayer room is far more private and calm. It's easier to care for than curtains, and the home looks more premium."— Celebrity Residence · Homeowner
Royal Hills Golf Course, Mueang District, Nakhon Nayok
My villa at The Yard Khao Yai has a roof skylight that takes in full light — the atmosphere is beautiful, but the midday sun makes the room hot and fades the wooden furniture. I wanted Smart Film that switches opaque at one button to cut the sun instantly.
Aquaris™ cuts heat 40-55% / switch clear to enjoy the Khao Yai atmosphere
"After installing InHouse Smart Film on the Khao Yai villa skylight, the atmosphere completely changed. The midday sun's heat is much reduced, and I switch it clear in the morning and evening to take in the beautiful light. I no longer worry about the wooden furniture fading, and visiting friends keep praising the technology."— Villa owner (private individual)
Burasiri Krungthep Kreetha, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok
My Burasiri home is designed with a double-space layout, with clear glass all around the entry hall and a skylight in the roof — beautifully open. But the direct sun makes it hot and fades the furniture, and curtains would ruin the double-space design I invested in.
Aquaris™ cuts heat 40-55% / blocks IR/UV 99.99% so furniture doesn't fade
"After installing InHouse Smart Film, the home is far more comfortable. Pressing the skylight and entry hall opaque cuts the sun and heat really well, while clear mode keeps the full double-space design. The home is much cooler, and I no longer worry about furniture fading."— Khun Noey (private individual)
VIVE Krungthep Kreetha, Saphan Sung, Bangkok
Our home has a skylight zone where the sun beats down so hard I was afraid the furniture would fade and the room would get too hot. For the sliding door, I wanted a solution that screens for privacy instantly but still slides smoothly as before, with no clutter, to match the VIVE project's design.
A cool, comfortable home usable all day / protect belongings with premium VIVE design
"The skylight isn't hot anymore — I can relax there all day. The sliding door still glides smoothly; the film didn't make it any heavier. It fits the VIVE design perfectly, and the room clearly looks more premium."— Khun Nat · Homeowner
Baan Klang Muang Classe Ekkamai-Ramindra, Bangkok
Our home has a skylight zone. During the day the sun is so hot it's unbearable to sit there, and the curved glass gets so much sun I'm afraid the furniture will fade and get ruined. I didn't want to add curtains and spoil the original design, but I wanted a solution that truly blocks the heat while still showing off the beauty of the curved glass as before.
A cooler, more comfortable indoor temperature / long-term protection of the color and surface of household materials
"The harsh heat from the skylight is gone — I can sit there comfortably all day. The AC bill dropped noticeably, the furniture no longer fades, and the curved glass is still as beautiful as ever."— Khun Diana · Homeowner
Phimsiri Village, Nakhon Phanom Province
We wanted to upgrade the home to look more modern, but the sheer number of windows and sliding doors was a problem. Fitting curtains everywhere would make the home feel cramped and hard to maintain. We wanted a solution that keeps the home open and airy while still giving privacy when needed.
Privacy managed instantly / the home looks noticeably more open and spacious
"We switched from whole-house curtains to smart film, and the home looks far more open and spacious. No more washing musty-smelling curtains, saving the owner a lot of time and upkeep cost. The finish is neat and the owner is pleased."— Contractor · Customer's home
InHouse Smart Film + Smart Home ecosystem · Matter Protocol Ready · Offline 100% · works without relying on the cloud
A luxury-villa Glass House that runs itself around the weather and the family's activity — linking a weather sensor + HVAC + Crestron
A total of 6 core systems
Lux meter · UV sensor · auto-adjusts dimming · UV peak = half-opaque · cloudy = clear · rain = opaque + outdoor blinds
Crestron · Lutron · Control4 · Matter Protocol · the luxury-villa standard hub · runs 100% offline
Thai/English — "open glass house" · "close skylight" · ideal for a luxury villa hosting international guests
Syncs AC/fans · Glass House opaque = AC lowers the temperature · clear = AC eases up · saves 25–35% on electricity
Tuya · Smart Life · Apple Home · the owner controls it from the office · tell the housekeeper to clean → auto-clear
Auto schedule by sunrise/sunset · sunrise = opaque to soften light · sunset = clear to take in the view · at night = as used
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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.
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How much does Smart Glass IGU + Low-E cut your AC bill? Compare 3 options — clear glass · Smart Glass Laminated · heat-blocking window film — with a 5-8 year payback calculation and CO₂ reduction, by InHouse, Thailand's R&D brand owner.
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.
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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