Smart View installs smart glass and smart film across San Bernardino and the greater Inland Empire -- one of Southern California's hottest and fastest-growing regions. When summer temperatures routinely push past 100 degrees and the sun beats down more than 250 days a year, managing heat through your windows is not a luxury -- it is a necessity. We serve homeowners, commercial offices, medical facilities, warehouses, and worship spaces from Downtown San Bernardino through Redlands, Loma Linda, and Highland to Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Rialto, Upland, and Ontario. Our PDLC switchable glass and film solutions block UV radiation, cut solar heat gain, and give you on-demand privacy -- all while helping you meet California's strict Title 24 energy standards and keep your utility bills under control.

<1 secClear to private at the tap of a switch

~35%Less desert solar heat through your glass

92%+Light transmission in the clear state

1 yearWarranty, installed by our own crew

Smart Glass for Inland Empire Homes

The Inland Empire's extreme summer heat makes west-facing and south-facing windows the single biggest source of unwanted heat in most homes. Standard dual-pane windows do little to stop the infrared energy that pours through glass when ambient temperatures climb above 100 degrees. Smart glass addresses this directly: PDLC switchable glass panels reduce solar heat gain by up to 35% and block over 99% of UV rays in both the clear and opaque states. That translates into measurable relief for your air conditioning system and measurable savings on your monthly energy bill.

West-facing window heat reduction -- Across Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, afternoon sun hammers west-facing windows from roughly 2:00 PM to sunset, pushing interior glass surface temperatures past 140 degrees in peak summer. Smart glass scatters a significant portion of that solar load before it enters your living space, easing the work your HVAC system has to do.

Keep the View, Lose the Afternoon Heat

San Bernardino homeowners do not want to brick over the big sliders and picture windows that let in their backyard and mountain views. In the clear state, switchable glass stays fully transparent so your living room reads bright and open onto the garden -- then you tap a switch to go private for the evening, no blinds required.

Living room smart glass doors in the clear transparent state opening onto a garden view — Powered on — clear glass keeps the full garden view.

The same living-room glass doors switched to frosted opaque privacy — Powered off — frosted to full privacy for the evening.

New residential construction -- The Inland Empire has seen explosive residential growth since the early 2000s, with master-planned communities across Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Ontario, and Highland featuring open floor plans with oversized windows. These homes were designed for natural light but often lack adequate heat mitigation. Smart glass is an ideal solution for homeowners in these newer builds who want to preserve their views and light while cutting cooling costs by 15-25% during peak summer months.

Energy savings ROI -- In a market where home prices sit well below coastal LA, every dollar matters. A typical IE household spends $250-400 a month on summer electricity, with AC at 40-60% of that. Smart glass on the most heat-exposed windows can cut cooling load enough to pay for itself in 5-7 years on energy savings alone -- faster than milder coastal climates because the temperature differential here is so much greater.

Practical applications for IE homeowners:

Master bedroom and living room windows facing west or south
Sliding glass patio doors exposed to direct afternoon sun
Second-story bonus rooms and loft spaces that trap rising heat
Home offices where glare and heat interfere with productivity
Bathroom privacy glass that eliminates the need for blinds in humid environments

Smart Film for San Bernardino Commercial Spaces

The Inland Empire is the largest logistics and warehouse corridor on the West Coast, with over 600 million square feet of industrial space stretching from Ontario to Redlands. Inside many of these massive facilities, office spaces, break rooms, and conference areas feature windows and skylights that become unbearable heat sources during summer. Smart film -- an adhesive PDLC layer applied directly to existing glass -- provides heat reduction and switchable privacy without the cost of full window replacement.

Logistics and warehouse office spaces -- Distribution centers across Ontario, Fontana, and Rialto have interior office buildouts with skylights and clerestory windows that funnel intense solar heat onto the staff below. Smart film on those overhead surfaces blocks the majority of UV and reduces heat gain, and we schedule installs during off-peak hours so shipping and receiving keep running.

Open-Plan Offices Without the Glare Fight

The IE's logistics and corporate offices increasingly run open floor plans with glass partition walls. Switchable film lets a conference room or manager's office stay clear and connected to the floor when collaboration matters, then turn private in under a second for a sensitive call -- and it cuts the solar load coming through south-facing glass while it does it.

Open-plan office with the glass-walled corner room in its clear transparent state, desks and staff visible inside — Powered on — clear glass, an open connected floor.

The same open-plan office corner room switched to frosted opaque privacy, hiding the desks — Powered off — frosted to private in under a second.

Loma Linda medical corridor -- Loma Linda University Medical Center and the surrounding medical office buildings along Anderson Street and Barton Road form one of the Inland Empire's most concentrated healthcare zones. Smart film on examination room windows, consultation offices, and patient-facing glass partitions provides HIPAA-compliant physical privacy on demand. Medical staff can switch glass from clear to opaque between patient interactions without adjusting blinds or curtains -- a practical upgrade that also reduces solar heat in buildings with significant south-facing glass exposure.

In a place that bakes past 100 degrees more than 250 days a year, switchable glass is not a luxury -- it is heat management you control with a switch.— Smart View, San Bernardino

Churches and worship facilities -- San Bernardino County has a high density of churches, community worship centers, and fellowship halls with large window expanses and skylights designed to bring in natural light. These same windows create significant cooling challenges during summer services. Smart film allows congregations to manage heat and glare without permanently tinting or covering their windows. Sanctuaries remain bright and open when desired, with the option to reduce glare and heat during services held in direct afternoon sun.

Government and municipal buildings -- County administration buildings, courthouses, libraries, and community centers across San Bernardino, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga often occupy older commercial structures with large single-pane or early dual-pane windows. Smart film is a cost-effective retrofit that improves energy performance and adds switchable privacy to public-facing service counters, meeting rooms, and administrative offices -- all without the expense of full window replacement on publicly funded budgets.

San Bernardino Building Considerations

Installing smart glass or smart film in the Inland Empire requires understanding the specific climate, building stock, and regulatory environment that distinguishes this region from coastal Southern California.

Title 24 energy code compliance -- California's Title 24 standards are among the nation's strictest and apply to every new build and major renovation in San Bernardino County, setting maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) values by orientation and climate zone. San Bernardino sits in Climate Zone 10, with demanding cooling-load rules driven by the extreme heat. Smart glass with its low SHGC rating helps builders and homeowners meet those window requirements without permanently tinted glass or view-blocking exterior shading -- and on retrofits, smart film can lift SHGC performance enough to support Title 24 compliance during permitted work.

Extreme UV exposure -- 250+ sunny days per year -- The Inland Empire receives among the highest annual UV exposure levels in California. Prolonged UV bombardment degrades furniture, flooring, artwork, and interior finishes far faster than in coastal areas where marine layer clouds provide periodic relief. Smart glass and smart film block over 99% of UV radiation in both clear and opaque states, functioning as a permanent UV shield regardless of the privacy setting. This is particularly valuable for homes and offices with hardwood floors, leather furniture, or displayed artwork that would otherwise require dedicated UV window treatments.

Newer building stock with larger windows -- Unlike older LA neighborhoods built with small windows and thick stucco, much of the IE dates from the 1990s through 2020s, with larger openings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and open plans that maximize natural light -- and heat gain. Smart glass and film are engineered for these modern dimensions and integrate cleanly with the aluminum and vinyl frames common in IE construction.

Spa-Style Bathroom Privacy, No Curtains

In newer San Bernardino and Redlands builds with large bathroom glass and open shower enclosures, blinds are awkward and curtains trap humidity. A frosted privacy setting solves it: the glass goes opaque at the tap of a switch when you need privacy, then back to clear to keep the room feeling bright and open the rest of the day.

Luxury bathroom with the glass shower partition in its clear transparent state — Powered on — clear glass keeps the room bright.

The same shower-enclosure glass switched to frosted opaque privacy — Powered off — frosted opaque on demand, no blinds.

Lower price points -- cost-effectiveness matters -- IE property values run 40-60% below comparable coastal markets, and owners here are pragmatic: they want measurable returns, not luxury for its own sake. Smart glass and film fit because the core payoff in this market is energy savings and UV protection -- functional benefits that lower operating costs every month. We bring an ROI analysis to every IE project so clients know exactly when the investment pays for itself.

Santa Ana wind conditions -- The Inland Empire sits in the direct path of Santa Ana winds that funnel through mountain passes, carrying dust, debris, and extreme dry heat. These wind events can deposit fine abrasive particles on exterior glass surfaces. Smart film is installed on the interior surface of glass, keeping it protected from exterior abrasion. For smart glass panels in new construction, we recommend exterior glass cleaning protocols during and after Santa Ana events to maintain clarity and prevent surface micro-scratching from accumulated particulates.

Why Choose Smart View in San Bernardino?

Accessible via I-10 and I-210 freeways -- Smart View's Canoga Park headquarters connects to the entire Inland Empire through the 10 and 210 freeway corridors. Our installation teams travel to San Bernardino, Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, and all surrounding communities on a regular weekly schedule. Site assessments and installations are scheduled efficiently to minimize travel costs passed to the client.

ROI-focused approach for a budget-conscious market -- We do not sell smart glass as a luxury amenity in the Inland Empire. We sell it as a heat management and energy reduction tool with a calculable return on investment. Every proposal includes projected energy savings based on your specific window orientation, square footage, and current utility costs. Our clients in Fontana, Rialto, and Ontario make purchasing decisions based on numbers, and we respect that by providing transparent, data-backed estimates.

Title 24 compliance expertise -- Our team understands California Climate Zone 10 requirements and can specify smart glass products that meet or exceed Title 24 SHGC and U-factor thresholds for your project. For builders and general contractors working on new Inland Empire residential or commercial construction, we provide Title 24 documentation and performance certificates for every smart glass installation.

Experience with commercial and industrial installations -- The Inland Empire's commercial landscape is dominated by large-footprint industrial, logistics, and institutional buildings -- not the boutique retail and high-rise office towers common in coastal markets. Smart View has direct experience installing smart film in warehouse office buildouts, medical office complexes, municipal buildings, and worship facilities throughout San Bernardino County. We understand the access constraints, scheduling requirements, and budget parameters of these project types.

Areas We Serve in San Bernardino and the Inland Empire

San Bernardino: Downtown San Bernardino, North San Bernardino, Muscoy, Verdemont, Shandin Hills Redlands: Downtown Redlands, University District, Lugonia, Smiley Heights Loma Linda: Loma Linda Medical Center area, Anderson Street corridor, South Loma Linda Highland: East Highland, Highland Hills, Greenspot Rancho Cucamonga: Victoria Gardens, Alta Loma, Etiwanda, Terra Vista Fontana: North Fontana, South Fontana, Sierra Lakes, Summit Heights Rialto: Downtown Rialto, Foothill Corridor, Lytle Creek Colton: South Colton, Reche Canyon, Cooley Ranch Grand Terrace: Grand Terrace residential areas, Barton Road corridor Upland: Downtown Upland, North Upland, Foothill Boulevard corridor Ontario: Ontario Ranch, Ontario Mills area, Downtown Ontario, Ontario Airport corridor Riverside: Downtown Riverside, Mission Inn district, University area, Arlington

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