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On hot, sunny days, the dynamic glass is darkened to keep diners comfortable inside. This view of the rear of the Dirty Habit shows the reflected
building across the patio.

cutting-edge design. Additionally, the architects want-

Stanton Architecture. "SageGlass provided us with the

ed to ensure they would be able to combat heat gain

flexibility to create a dynamic restaurant with histori-

and glare, since they would be replacing the previous

cal views that was both free from heat gain and glare

restaurant's traditional façade with an all-glass façade.

and maximized the restaurant's outdoor space."

They wanted to provide diners with a truly dynamic

SageGlass partnered with glazing contractor Inno-

experience, so they would feel equally comfortable eat-

vo Construction LLC, Washington, to install 2,042 sq.

ing indoors or relaxing in the outdoor patio space.

ft. of dynamic glass on the façade and skylight of the

The architects knew they would be unable to use

restaurant to provide diners with unobstructed views

traditional options such as blinds and shades, since

and a dining experience free from heat gain and glare.

those solutions would block views and interfere with

Diners are able to enjoy the outdoor patio space or can

the space design. After exploring a number of so-

dine inside and still experience the ambiance of the

lar-control options, the architects chose SageGlass dy-

outdoors, since the atrium's dynamic glass walls that

namic glass, Faribault, MN, for its ability to optimize

overlook the patio can be cleared by remote control.

daylight, outdoor views, and comfort while preventing

Additionally, the dynamic-glass façade stands out

glare, fading, and overheating. The dynamic-glass tech-

among the classical architecture of the General Post

nology answered all of the architect's design challenges

Office, attracting tourists and locals to the restaurant.

by preserving the view to the façade, optimizing din-

The restaurant, which officially opened in Septem-

ing comfort, mitigating solar heat and glare, and creat-

ber 2016, features cocktails and social plates, edgy de-

ing a unique dining experience.

sign, and an urban patio that encompasses an entire
city block. Located across the street from the Smithso-

we took into account the ample outdoor patio space

nian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian Na-

and provided unobstructed views of the General Post

tional Portrait Gallery, the restaurant attracts visitors

Office façade," said Michael Stanton, principal of

from around the world. CA

"When designing Dirty Habit, we wanted to ensure

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