GLASSPRO: THE PHYSICO-REALISTIC GLASS RENDERING SERVICE BY SAINT-GOBAIN

The choice of glazing influences the energy performance of a building as well as its aesthetics. In architectural design, every detail counts: the color of the glazing changes with the light, reflections vary depending on the environment, and perception varies depending on the viewing angle.

By integrating a physico-realistic rendering capable of revealing every nuance and reflection of the glazing with unparalleled fidelity, the GlassPro digital service developed by Saint-Gobain Glass transforms digital modeling into advanced predictive simulation.

GlassPro consists of 3 services:

• GlassPro App, a user-friendly app for initial glazing selection with high-definition visualization

• GlassPro Live, which allows architects to obtain a faithful simulation of their project's future appearance

• GlassPro 360, the latest Virtual Reality service which further optimize the user experience by enhancing the immersive and comparative functions of GlassPro Live.

With GlassPro, Saint-Gobain Glass does more than just represent materials. It brings them to life. 

THE USER-FRIENDLY APP FOR A FIRST GLAZING SELECTION 

GlassPro App is an interactive app which enables users to visualize Saint-Gobain’s coated products (in single, double or triple glazing units) on preset facades. Use of an Ipad is recommended for a high- quality visualization.
 

Explore scenery, lighting and coating options

To assess the glazing aesthetics at its best, the visualization can be done under different angles, various lighting conditions (overcast or sunny...), exterior and interior settings, and in urban or rural environments. Get to see the slightest difference between two coated glass products by displaying them simultaneously on the screen. 
 

An alternative to physical samples

Glass Pro App helps to reduce waste and carbon footprint by minimizing the need for physical glass samples, aligning with Saint-Gobain Glass’ commitment to sustainability.

THE ON-DEMAND SERVICE TO ACCURATELY RENDER YOUR CUSTOM GLAZING

GlassPro Live is Saint-Gobain’s on-demand rendering service allowing architects to visualize their own designs with different glazing products in order to select the most appropriate coated glass for the desired aesthetics.

Cutting-edge technology

GlassPro Live uses the same rendering technology as GlassPro App. Using real glass samples to render the physical characteristics of coated products, computer graphic researchers and designers produce physico-realistic renderings with a customized glazing configuration tailored to the project's needs.
They then integrate these renderings into the architect's 3D model. This process, called "PR" (for "Predictive Rendering"), is an integral part of today's building-scale digital twin.
 

Have a look at a real case study: the design of the new Saint-Gobain tower by Valode & Pistre.

THE VR SERVICE OFFERING AN AMAZING IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE OF FACADE AND INTERIOR RENDERING 

GlassPro 360 is the latest Saint-Gobain’s on-demand rendering service, developed to provide architects, designers, and property owners with a fully immersive virtual reality experience of their glass façade and interior projects. By leveraging high-quality visualizations and real-time environmental simulations, it allows users to explore and evaluate glass options in true-to-life settings—enhancing both design confidence and decision-making.

Contact us at [email protected] to discover how GlassPro services can transform your design process, offering unparalleled accuracy and aesthetic confidence in your glass façade choice.