The growing adoption of sustainable building standards such as LEED, BREEAM, and the EU Directive on nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB) has led to almost all glass on the market featuring energy-efficient coatings. While these coatings improve insulation, they can also hinder the transmission of wireless signals inside buildings. To address this issue, glass manufacturer AGC Glass Europe has developed a surface treatment for glass.
The WAVETHRU laser treatment creates an almost invisible pattern on the glass, allowing mobile signals to pass through the window. Treating just 20–30% of the window surface is enough to enhance connectivity. The technology works with all frequencies up to 6 GHz, making it suitable for 5G and future communication standards.
The treatment can be applied to existing windows without altering the building’s appearance, affecting thermal insulation, or requiring additional cables.
AGC Glass Europe has nominated WAVETHRU for the Glass Award.
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WAVETHRU improves connectivity without affecting building aesthetics
AGC develops laser glass treatment to improve mobile connectivity in buildings
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