The phycology on glass design & Antireflective glass
Humans have the ability to discern colour and contrast, but there is a range of differences in colours and contrast that the human brain cannot perceive. The signal strength between differences must be great enough for the mind to be able to conclude there is a difference. This phenomenon is known as threshold. This threshold phenomenon is what sets anti-reflective glass types apart. Reflections become unnoticeable when they cause a contrast or colour deviance of less than 0.5%.
In environments where the glass has been designed for high transparency, the light levels are similar on both sides. This is why it becomes important to utilize materials with the lowest reflectivity possible to minimize the chance for distraction.
In regard to contrast -the difference in lightness and darkness the following apply
• Under 0.5%, the reflection (contrasting light) becomes unseen
• Above 1.0%, the reflection (contrasting light) becomes 100% noticeable
Properties of Antireflective glass
Today’s anti-reflective coating technologies produce glass that limits glare and unsightly reflections in numerous unique applications. These high-tech coatings remove distractions from picture frame glass, allowing the artwork to leap off the wall and become the focus of attention. With reflection reduced by up to more than 16 times when compared to uncoated float glass, product displays pop and architectural designs transcend nature.
Anti-reflective glass is available in monolithic, tempered or laminated glass, and insulated units in large formats as well.
Anti-reflective glass can virtually eliminate the reflection enabling the store’s inner beauty to speak for itself. Traditional glass reflects 8% of the visible light. What does this really mean in real life? Only 92% of the outside light source reaches the inside of the storefront through traditional glass, providing a maximum potential for surface viewing of 84.6%, since 8% of light suffers from internal reflection on the way back out.
