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LOW TECH vs HIGH TECH  http://youtu.be/tbj9hZAF4I4 Along with motorization and smart homes a new development may make homes, institutions and commercial buildings -  incredibly futuristic. Having glass that darkens automatically may make window treatments, even motorized window treatments.... obsolete. Here is a well thought out and cleverly written article which sizes up the situation. http://www.cepro.com/article/smart_glass_vs_motorized_shades_a_new_opportunity_for_integrators/D2/ http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17678979/list/is-it-curtains-for-curtains-smart-glass-eliminates-window-coverings At the risk of seeming a bit of a Luddite... I wonder how long before this kind of treatment will be available and cost effective for other than the highest end customer? For along with the ability to implement this comes another caveat.... should everything be powered? Should everything be computer controlled? Just because we have the ability to power up, and cr

  Kume Curtains     This is another post from the incredibly valuable site   Instructables     http://www.instructables.com/id/Insulating-roll-up-curtains-that-cut-heat-losses-t/step1/What-is-a-Kume-curtain/     Or to put it another way... cutting heat loss through windows by 50%. Certainly it does seem as though these curtain/blinds are a better answer than so many other products. Plus. They are something nearly anyone can make for their own home.     In my book, anything that saves energy... is a step towards saving the planet and is a gift to those who come after us.       There are several steps to constructing these blinds. Not very difficult and they can be constructed by the non sewer. So. What might have seemed daunting... well it is more about having a little time to do .... one. Just one of these window treatments might make a difference in your heating or cooling bill. 

      http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-A-Motorized-Window-Blinds-Controller-For-Les/         Inventive Blind Makers   A new year brings out my delight in those who push the envelope when it comes to covering windows. This post is all about those new ways of making blinds work for you. This entire post comes from a world changing website:     INSTRUCTABLES   http://www.instructables.com/     This is where do-it-yourselfers and other inventive people are working out the future, one person at a time, one project at a time and posting their delightful results. Ah the world is filled with magnificent minds!     Here is a short list of projects that may interest you. Initially I searched blinds and got a wonderful page of new projects. That might be the way for you to go.   Here is the link for that.      http://www.instructables.com/howto/blinds/     So alternatively here is a  short list of formidable blind hacks that you can tr