In this new episode of All Things Façades Podcast, we explore the real challenges of bringing new technology and innovation into the façade market. Featuring Robert Voigt, a façade industry expert with extensive experience in advanced glazing systems, the conversation uses electrochromic glass and vacuum insulated glass (VIG) as case studies to unpack the gap between innovation and adoption — from perceived risk and lack of standardized specs to integration challenges, cost, and unrealistic performance expectations. We discuss where these technologies truly add value, why whole-assembly thinking matters more than single-product solutions, and what it takes for new glazing technologies to move from niche applications into mainstream façade design. This episode is for anyone navigating emerging technologies in real-world projects, not just on paper.
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