Walter E. Washington Convention Center

As glass walls have become more prevalent for corporate offices and conference rooms, the need has increased for an electronic film that with the flip of a light switch can make a room completely private or open and clear. Commercial Window Shield, one of the leaders in switchable smart film installation, was retained by the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to install the film on all the building’s interior office and conference room windows.

The film has an electrical component that is wired to a light switch. When the switch is off, the film remains clear allowing passersby to see inside. When the switch is on a decorative pattern emerges in the film, blocking views of the interior and turning the glass into a privacy wall that also can be used for multimedia presentations.

The busy environment required Commercial Window Shield to develop a flexible, after-hours schedule so as not to intrude in the convention center’s work day. The smart film project was the second project completed by the company for the convention center. Additional window film installation projects have followed as CWS has an open-ended contract with the convention center.