glasstec 2024
First demonstration of GPL360 on the SG booth!
GlassProLive 360
Business challenge
Architects, specifiers, façade consultants and project stakeholders often struggle to fully understand the visual, aesthetic and performance impact of glazing solutions through traditional samples, renderings and technical documentation.
Saint-Gobain Glass needed a more engaging way to support customer discussions, accelerate specification decisions, and showcase the value of its solutions.
Solution overview
GPL360 stands for GlassProLive 360.
GPL360 is a suite of virtual reality applications developed for Saint-Gobain Glass, enabling immersive visualization and comparison of different glass façade configurations using high-resolution 360° images.
Built on Saint-Gobain’s XR-Platform, GPL360 benefits from reusable technology components, enabling faster deployment, easier maintenance and scalability across multiple business scenarios.
Why XR?
- Experience glazing solutions at full scale before implementation.
- Compare multiple configurations instantly in the same environment.
- Visualize aesthetics and performance beyond physical samples.
- Create stronger engagement than traditional presentations.
- Support decision-making through immersive exploration.
Key Features
- Immersive 360° visualization of glass façades, in mono or stereoscopic mode.
- Interactive comparison of multiple glazing configurations: movable split line, product selection, technical data display.
- Multi-view navigation: exterior, interior, close-up.
- Three modes of use:
- GPL360_Solo: single-user, ideal for trade shows or standalone demos.
- GPL360_Local: multi-user, in-person, guided by an SG specifier.
- GPL360_Remote: multi-user, remote/hybrid meetings.
- Meta Quest 3 compatibility: 4K display, 120Hz refresh rate, optimal performance.
- Easy scenario and content customization by SG Glass teams.
Usage scenarios
- Events or Trade shows: individual immersive experience on the booth, intuitive and impactful.
- Specification meetings: multi-user guided experience, in-room or remote, with comparison and voting features.
- Sales support: VR headsets can be loaned or sent to clients/prospects for autonomous exploration.
- Internal training: interactive discovery of glazing properties and the GlassPro Live process.
Business Impact
- Accelerates customer understanding of glazing solutions.
- Facilitates specification and design discussions.
- Enhances engagement during trade shows and customer workshops.
- Supports premium product positioning.
- Creates a differentiated customer experience.
Deployment Evidence
- Demonstrated at major industry events.
- Used in customer engagement activities across multiple countries.
- Successfully deployed as part of Saint-Gobain Glass digital experience initiatives.
Takeaway message
GPL360 transforms glazing discussions into immersive experiences, helping customers understand, compare and select solutions with greater confidence.