DLC Switchable Film Installation at the Titleist Performance Institute delivered with Bycor General Contractors
Project Overview
At the training facility of the Titleist Performance Institute, large storefront glazing was designed to flood the interior training rooms with natural daylight. However, the same transparency created a challenge: during sessions, presentations, and internal programs, the entire space remained fully visible from outside—especially at night when interior lighting amplified visibility.
The goal was to maintain the architectural openness of the façade while introducing instant, on-demand privacy without blinds, curtains, or visual clutter.
PriWatt™ DLC (Dispersed Liquid Crystal) switchable film was installed directly onto the exterior glazing, turning the glass itself into an intelligent privacy system.
This integration was executed in coordination with Bycor General Contractors, whose construction planning and trade coordination made it possible to embed this technology seamlessly into the finished building.
The Builder’s Role — Why This Installation Looks Native to the Building
Switchable film on exterior storefront glazing requires more than installation—it requires construction precision.
- Storefront glazing was delivered in conditions suitable for film application
- Electrical routing to each glazing section was planned before finishes were closed
- Trade sequencing allowed access and protection for specialty installation
- Final execution where wiring, controls, and film integration are invisible
Because of this coordination, the result appears as if the glass was manufactured with this capability from the start.
The Challenge
The façade faces public areas and parking. Visibility into the training rooms was a concern:
- Daytime visibility into sessions
- Nighttime exposure when interior lights are on
- Architectural requirement to avoid blinds or curtains
- Need to preserve a modern, clean glass façade
The PriWatt™ DLC Solution
PriWatt™ DLC film transforms transparent glass into a uniformly opaque privacy surface instantly.
Power ON — Clear glass
Open, bright, naturally lit environment.
Power OFF — Opaque privacy
Soft, evenly diffused surface blocking visibility from both directions while still allowing light transmission.
No moving parts. No mechanical shading systems. Just glass that changes state.
Why DLC Was Ideal for This Exterior Application
For large exterior glazing areas like this facility, DLC provides:
- Excellent opacity for nighttime privacy
- Uniform appearance across multiple window panels
- Daylight without glare
- Retrofit capability on existing storefront systems
- Central or zoned electrical control
Results
The training rooms now function as adaptive environments:
- Open and transparent when privacy is not required
- Instantly private for seminars, workshops, and internal programs
- Clean architectural appearance preserved
- High-tech finish aligned with the facility’s performance-driven mission
From outside, the building maintains a sleek, consistent look. From inside, occupants control the environment with a simple switch.
Ideal Applications for This Approach
This project demonstrates how PriWatt™ DLC switchable film is ideal for:
- Corporate training centers
- Performance and education facilities
- Conference and seminar rooms
- Healthcare and administrative offices
- Commercial spaces with large exterior glazing requiring privacy on demand
Conclusion
Through the collaboration between PriWatt™ technology and the construction excellence of Bycor General Contractors, the glass façade at the Titleist Performance Institute became an active architectural element.
