In the future, offices and homes could all have smart windows. Halio is exactly this, a digitally programmable window. A wall mounted control or an app lets users dial in preferences like tint. Instantly, the windows will change darkness which gives users the ability to match their preferences, for natural light and privacy with incredible precision.

Halio can even automatically adjust tint with the time of day. The whole thing is as simple to use as a light switch. Halio's designers claim this tech will one day replace curtains or at least it will make windows treatments a stylistic choice, rather than a necessity for privacy and darkness. Could Halio be a staple design choice for homes and offices of the future?