Open-plan = zero privacy
An open-plan office looks modern but lacks a privacy zone for sales calls · 1-on-1s · executive rooms · CFO-confidential talks · staff won't take sensitive calls
Switch office glass partitions from clear to frosted in 0.1 seconds (Smart Film / switchable PDLC film) — zone your workspace without building masonry walls · cut cost 30–50% versus full-pane coverage with a Center Strip · without blocking natural light · real projects: Beatniq · BTS Visionary · Gorilla Technology · Yannix · YSG · Peerapat Tech
Why choose Smart Film · see the comparison with Smart Glass below ·
The modern office runs on open-plan + flexible zoning but still needs a privacy zone for meeting rooms · sales calls · executive space · a glass partition is the answer, but 100% clear glass = zero privacy.
Smart Film (switchable PDLC / PNLC film) and Smart Glass (switchable privacy glass) switch a partition from clear to frosted in a single moment · privacy when you need it, wide open when you want to collaborate · blocks 99.99% of UV/IR · lasts 12–15+ years · This page compares the two options with an estimate for a 12 sqm partition and shows the 30–50% saving from covering just the Center Strip with Smart Film · real projects: Beatniq Sukhumvit 32 · Gorilla Technology · YSG Group · KDN (Krispy Kreme).
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
An open-plan office looks modern but lacks a privacy zone for sales calls · 1-on-1s · executive rooms · CFO-confidential talks · staff won't take sensitive calls
Growing a team / merging departments / changing layout = demolish and rebuild walls · takes 5–10 days · dust · disrupts work · costly · a growing office needs flexibility
An open-plan designed to bring daylight across the whole floor loses that benefit · lighting bills rise 20–30% · staff working in a dark office = hurts mood + productivity
Low-wall cubicles / solid partitions look 90s · a glass smart-film/glass partition = Tech HQ style · a Modern Workspace · attracts Gen Z staff + partners
Switch clear ↔ frosted in 0.1s to suit the moment — a Smart Film advantage that frosted film cannot match
Clear partitions = every zone visible · cross-functional teams stay in sync · open energy · a collaborative atmosphere · the whole floor engaged
Partition frosts instantly · eye-level privacy · sound doesn't carry · CFO/HR discuss salary data · clients can't see
Frosted partition + door closed · phone-booth mode · blocks light/visual distractions · productivity up 30–40%
Room booked = partition frosts automatically · meeting ends = clears automatically · no one walks over to open/close · ROI from time saved
Both use the same PDLC/PNLC technology — the difference is retrofit (film) vs factory-built (glass)
InHouse engineer recommendation: Office partitions are a use case where Smart Film wins big — because layouts change often · covering just the Center Strip saves 30–50% · reapply/re-peel without affecting ceiling structure/electrics · Smart Glass suits a Tech HQ / new fit-out designed by an architect that needs acoustic dampening
The InHouse engineering team surveys your site free — recommending the zones that give the best value for your budget
Phone booth · huddle room · 1-on-1 · used most often · 8–12 sqm · a Center Strip saves the most
C-level room · privacy by default · full-pane + a scene-mode auto-fade when a guest arrives
Separate cross-functional teams · clear = collaborate · frosted = focus mode · switch mode by time of day
A partition door that opens up to combine zones · KDN (Krispy Kreme) uses a folding door + Smart Film · opens and closes normally
A break/dining area · apply it to separate the zone from the office · adds privacy during breaks · clear = see the activity
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 |
| 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 | 6,700-12,500 THB | 14,500-18,500 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 Office Partitions · Office Partition Smart Film vs Smart Glass — Price 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 Office Partitions · Office Partition Smart Film vs Smart Glass — Price · 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
Save 25-50% — Center Strip / Top Gap / Floating instead of Full Coverage = 45,600-84,600 THB · scroll down for details ↓
Smart Film can be applied to only part of the glass — choose from 4 layouts: Full Coverage · Top Gap · Floating · Center Strip · save 25-50% while keeping the same privacy level
(Smart Glass cannot do this; it must be a full pane because it is factory-embedded)
See the 4 Smart Film install layouts + real photos → · Smart Glass must be a full pane only (factory-embedded, cannot be partial)
Note: Estimate based on an average size of 12 sqm (range 8-25 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
Manrilin Building, Phra Khanong district, Bangkok
Our folding door is clear glass, and hanging curtains for privacy just isn't possible. So we wanted something that blocks the view instantly while still showing off the beautiful glass design. Importantly, the door still has to fold away and work normally.
Beautiful, original design kept / folds away fully, saving space
"Switching from curtains to smart film on the folding door really hit the mark. It blocks the view instantly while still showing off the glass design, and the space looks more modern. Visitors who stop by compliment how contemporary it looks."— Unit owner · Condo
C.P. Tower 1, 17th floor, Silom Subdistrict, Bang Rak District, Bangkok
Our work area is a long curved glass wall facing the common corridor. People passing by can see all the desks and screens inside. We wanted something we could press private instantly when needed, while still looking open and modern, befitting the corporate image.
Press opaque to screen the view from the corridor instantly when needed / switch clear to connect the space and make the office look open and wide
"After installing InHouse smart film, whenever we need privacy we press it opaque instantly — people passing in the corridor can't see the work area at all. When we switch it clear, the room looks open and connected to the office. The crew finished the curved glass seamlessly — it looks premium, befitting the corporation."— Administration Department · C.P. Intertrade
Office, Bueng Kum District, Bangkok
I want to zone the meeting room from the workspace with a glass partition so it doesn't look closed off, but during meetings I want to block sightlines for focus. I don't want curtains — they'd make the space feel smaller. Is there glass that can turn opaque?
Press opaque for instant calm / the office looks open and uses its space efficiently
"I wanted to zone the meeting room from the workspace with a glass partition. With smart film, clear mode doesn't look closed off, and during meetings I press opaque to block sightlines for focus — no curtains that make the space feel small. Staff concentrate better, choosing open or closed as the situation calls for."— HR Director · YSG Group
Office, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok
The office glass is very clear. Sometimes I want to focus and need it opaque so nothing distracts my eyes. I wanted a material I could tune between open and opaque instantly, so I could control the room's mood myself.
Press opaque for instant calm / the office looks refined and easy to use in one click
"I can tune the room's mood exactly as I like — press opaque to focus on work, switch clear when I want the view. The room looks as refined as an executive suite."— Khun Tookata · Vas Innovative Co., Ltd.
One Bangkok Tower 4, 12th Floor, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
The company wanted to give staff focused privacy in the work and meeting rooms, but we had a limited budget and didn't want the rooms to feel too closed in. We wanted a solution that looks modern and keeps costs under control.
Well-defined private zones / a premium-looking office that saves on decoration budget
"It genuinely saved budget and the room doesn't feel too closed in. Natural light still comes through the lower section, so we don't keep the lights on all day, and staff concentrate better."— Procurement Manager · Gorilla Technology
Head Office, Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok
Our meeting room sits next to a reception zone with people coming and going all the time, which really breaks the focus of those inside. We wanted privacy, and importantly, something budget-friendly and easy to maintain.
Full privacy / a luxurious, modern image
"Our meeting room sits next to a reception zone with constant foot traffic, which broke the focus of those inside. With smart film, switching it opaque screens sightlines instantly, so we can hold confidential meetings securely. Switch it clear and it still keeps the office image. It's easy to maintain and stayed within the budget we set."— Office Administration Manager · Yannix Co., Ltd.
InHouse Smart Film + Smart Home ecosystem · Matter Protocol Ready · Offline 100% · works without relying on the cloud
Link Smart Film + calendar + access card + the Smart Office hub — partitions run themselves by schedule + occupancy, no one manning a switch
A total of 6 core systems
Microsoft Teams · Google Calendar · room-booking system · room booked = partition frosts automatically · meeting ends = clears automatically
Google Assistant · Alexa · native Thai — "close the Meeting Room A partition" · staff command it from their seat · no walking over
Link with an access card / employee badge · CFO enters the room = privacy auto · a regular employee enters = clear
InHouse Smart Office · Matter / Zigbee / Z-Wave · syncs AC · lighting · projector · runs 100% offline
Tuya · Smart Life · Google Home · IT admin controls it from a central dashboard · monitors usage · troubleshoots
Room vacant 5 minutes = partition clear + lights off + AC standby · saves energy + shows the room is free
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
Our engineers bring every grade of smart film to compare on your actual site
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