Thermo-bimetals

Grader A: partial

The only product found is InVert self-shading windows (TBM Designs, Doris Sung), patented, award-winning (2020-2021) and installed in a few projects (CSULB smARTbox, LACI, a Brooks+Scarpa building). No pricing or general sales channel is shown. Real but limited availability.

Test: D37 Horizons: thermobimetal building products buyable by ordinary customers outside pilots by 2024; installed pilots or a single niche product are partial.

• TBM Designs - InVert self-shading windows (2024): Thermobimetal InVert windows listed with three installed projects; no general availability or pricing.
• InVert (DOSU Studio Architecture) (2024): Design still being developed and commercialised with partners; US patent 9,074,408.

Grader B: partial

TBM Designs' InVert self-shading window (thermobimetal pieces in double glazing), developed since 2015, was marketed as commercially available around 2021. It is a single niche startup product. Real but limited.

Test: Thermo-bimetal shading products could be bought by building owners by 2024; partial for a single niche product.

• Award-winning design from USC's Doris Sung saves energy (2021): InVert thermobimetal window described as commercially available.
• Thermobimetal shutters by Doris Sung self-regulate the temperature of buildings (2019-04-19): Product still in development/launch in 2019.