Polarized window assembly

A window assembly, comprising:

• an electro-optic element operable between a clear state and a darkened state;
• at least one pane positioned proximate a first surface of the electro-optic element, wherein a gap is defined between the at least one pane and the electro-optic element;
• an absorptive layer positioned on the first surface of the electro-optic element;
• a reflective layer positioned proximate the first surface of the electro-optic element;
• and
• an infrared reflecting film positioned on at least one of the absorptive layer and the reflective layer, wherein the reflective layer includes a reflective polarizer and the absorptive layer includes an absorptive polarizer.

A window assembly, comprising:

• a first substrate defining a first surface and a second surface;
• a second substrate defining a third surface and a fourth surface, wherein an electro-optic medium is disposed between the second surface and the third surface;
• a polarizing reflective layer disposed on the third surface;
• and
• a polarizing absorptive layer positioned proximate the second substrate, wherein the polarizing reflective layer is positioned on the polarizing absorptive layer and the window assembly is free of a substrate between the second surface and the third surface.