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privacy tints inside a mosque
Second floor dark film installation
Dark grey film application
Installing privacy at a mosque

Challenge

The mosque faced a unique challenge that required a sophisticated approach to privacy. Traditional one-way privacy window films work effectively when there is a significant difference in light levels on either side of the glass. However, the mosque needed to ensure one-way privacy during times when the exterior and interior light levels were similar. This requirement was essential for maintaining privacy for worshippers inside the mosque while still allowing them to see outside.

Solution

After careful consideration, a dual window film strategy was implemented. A dark grey film was installed on certain sections of the windows where external viewing was desired, reducing the internal reflection and allowing clear visibility from the inside. On the other hand, a reflective Silver 20 film was applied on the sections where privacy was paramount. The strategy involved:

Dark Grey Film Application: This reduced internal light reflection, thus enabling people inside the mosque to see outside without the inside being easily seen during equal light conditions.

Reflective Silver 20 Film Application: It provided a mirrored effect on the external side of the windows, thereby obstructing the view into the mosque and ensuring privacy.

Light Manipulation: The contrasting films manipulated the light differential needed for one-way visibility, a creative solution tailored for the mosque’s specific requirements.

Results

The innovative use of contrasting window films achieved the mosque’s objectives:

One-Way Privacy: Worshippers inside the mosque could view the outside without being seen, thus ensuring the required privacy.

Unaltered External Appearance: From the outside, the mosque maintained its original architectural appearance, with no discernible difference in the window treatment.

Enhanced Worship Experience: The worshippers’ experience was enhanced by the feeling of privacy and the ability to connect with the outside environment visually.