Starphire vs. Clear LowE: What’s the Right Glass for Your Luxury Home?

The difference between Low Iron “Starphire®” glass and standard “Clear” glass with Low-E coatings is subtle — but in a luxury home, it matters.
For over a decade, the most consistent request I’ve heard is:

“I don’t want it to look green.”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Questions you should be asking:

• Which manufacturers even offer Starphire or Low Iron as an option?

• What’s the energy performance trade-off compared to standard Clear LowE?

• What are the cost implications?

• Can you mix glass types without visual mismatch across the home?

I help architects, builders, and owners select, specify, and detail luxury hurricane glazing — free from manufacturer or dealer bias — so you know exactly what you’re getting, and why it matters.

Starphire vs. Clear LowE