How Smart Windows Work

Maximize daylight. Control glare. Reduce heat.

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A Complete Product

View is more than a window. It’s an intelligent, predictive system that adds value to a building.

Dynamic
Glass

Dynamic Glass

Our proprietary electrochromic coating inside our high-quality insulating glass unit is designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

Connected
Controls

Connected Controls

A connected, addressable, infinitely configurable glass control network.

Intelligence®
App

Intelligence® Software

The brains behind View Smart Windows is a predictive, automated system with control at your fingertips.

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Smart Windows Built to Last

See how View Smart Windows not only meet but exceed IGU stardards for quality and durability

Our Mission:
Delightful Human Environments

Daylighting

Daylight

Building inhabitants enjoy the benefits of natural light, like improved mood and productivity.

Glare

Glare

Solar radiation and glare decrease when the glass is tinted, creating a comfortable indoor environment for occupants.

Heat

Heat

By admitting natural daylight and rejecting unwanted solar radiation, View Smart Windows keep occupants comfortable no matter how hot it is outside.

Inside the Glass.

Intelligence Outside

View Smart Windows are powered by an intuitive Intelligence engine.

Cloud Cover

Predictive weather feeds and real-time sensors anticipate and respond to cloud cover. This allows optimum daylight levels even on overcast days.

Cloud Cover

Predictive weather feeds and real-time sensors anticipate and respond to cloud cover. This allows optimum daylight levels even on overcast days.

Intelligent Schedules

View defines custom and intelligent schedules to meet your needs. This allows flexibility to block night time light pollution or allow in more daylight.

Intelligent Schedules

View defines custom and intelligent schedules to meet your needs. This allows flexibility to block night time light pollution or allow in more daylight.

Sun Angle

View accurately predicts sun angle for any given day and time. When sun angles change with seasons, View Intelligence® controls unwanted glare.

Sun Angle

View accurately predicts sun angle for any given day and time. When sun angles change with seasons, View Intelligence® controls unwanted glare.

Latitude and Longitude

Using precise geo-coordinates, View accurately predicts local sun positions, weather, and sun path.

Latitude & Longitude

Using precise geo-coordinates, View accurately predicts local sun positions, weather, and sun path.

Architectural details

View Intelligence® accounts for architectural features of the building such as overhangs and external shading.

Architectural details

View Intelligence® accounts for architectural features of the building such as overhangs and external shading.

Eliminate Shades

View Smart Windows eliminate the need for shades and associated maintenance.

Eliminate Shades

View Smart Windows block heat and control glare, eliminating the need for shades and associated maintenance. Building occupants are comfortable while enjoying unobstructed views.

Sky Sensor

The View Sky Sensor measures illuminance using multiple photo and infrared sensors. This gives your building up to date and exact local information that feeds into Intelligence® operation.

Sky Sensor

The View Sky Sensor measures illuminance using multiple photo and infrared sensors. This gives your building up to date and exact local information that feeds into Intelligence® operation.

Occupant Location

Intelligence® knows where each occupant’s desk is located and the use of the space. Operation is fine-tuned based on actual occupant requirements to ensure comfort.

Occupant Location

Intelligence® knows where each occupant’s desk is located and the use of the space. Operation is fine-tuned based on actual occupant requirements to ensure comfort.

Nearby Obstructions

Intelligence® predicts reflected glare and shadows from neighboring structures to ensure all day occupant comfort and delight.

Nearby Obstructions

Intelligence® predicts reflected glare and shadows from neighboring structures to ensure all day occupant comfort and delight.

Intelligence Outside

View Smart Windows are powered by an intuitive Intelligence engine.

Cloud Cover

Predictive weather feeds and real-time sensors anticipate and respond to cloud cover. This allows optimum daylight levels even on overcast days.

Intelligent Schedules

View defines custom and intelligent schedules to meet your needs. This allows flexibility to block night time light pollution or allow in more daylight.

Sun Angle

View accurately predicts sun angle for any given day and time. When sun angles change with seasons, View Intelligence® controls unwanted glare.

Latitude & Longitude

Using precise geo-coordinates, View accurately predicts local sun positions, weather, and sun path.

Architectural details

View Intelligence® accounts for architectural features of the building such as overhangs and external shading.

Eliminate Shades

View Smart Windows eliminate the need for shades and associated maintenance.

Sky Sensor

The View Sky Sensor measures illuminance using multiple photo and infrared sensors. This gives your building up to date and exact local information that feeds into Intelligence® operation.

Occupant Location

Intelligence® knows where each occupant’s desk is located and the use of the space. Operation is fine-tuned based on actual occupant requirements to ensure comfort.

Nearby Obstructions

Intelligence® predicts reflected glare and shadows from neighboring structures and trees to ensure all day occupant comfort and delight.

Intelligence Inside

Experience the comfort of a delightful indoor environment when you can customize daylight.

Visual Comfort

By calculating the geometry of direct glare on a workspace, View Intelligence brings comfort to your room.

Visual Comfort

Comfort first. The Glare Control Module is one of the three cores of the engine. By calculating the geometry of direct glare on a workspace, View Intelligence brings comfort to your room.

Optimized Daylight

Let light in. As tint states change, View Intelligence maximizes daylight while minimizing both heat and glare.

Optimized Daylight

Let light in. As tint states change, the Daylighting Control Module maximizes daylight while minimizing both heat and glare.

Energy Savings

Reduce lighting and HVAC electricity use by up to 20%.

Energy Savings

Reduce lighting and HVAC electricity use by up to 20%.

Thermal Comfort

The windows block the heat outside the building keeping the space cooler and occupants more comfortable. You can realize additional space utilization compared to traditional facade solutions.

Thermal Comfort

The windows block the heat outside the building keeping the space cooler and occupants more comfortable. You can realize additional space utilization compared to traditional facade solutions.

Eliminate Shades

View Smart Windows eliminate the need for shades and associated maintenance. Building occupants are comfortable while enjoying unobstructed views.

Eliminate Shades

View Smart Windows eliminate the need for shades and associated maintenance. Building occupants are comfortable while enjoying unobstructed views.

Intelligence Inside

Experience the comfort of a delightful indoor environment when you can customize daylight.

Visual Comfort

By calculating the geometry of direct glare on a workspace, View Intelligence brings comfort to your room.

Optimized Daylight

Let light in. As tint states change, View Intelligence maximizes daylight while minimizing both heat and glare.

Energy Savings

Reduce lighting and HVAC electricity use by up to 20%.

Thermal Comfort

The windows block the heat outside the building keeping the space cooler and occupants more comfortable. You can realize additional space utilization compared to traditional facade solutions.

Eliminate Shades

View Smart Windows eliminate the need for shades and associated maintenance. Building occupants are comfortable while enjoying unobstructed views.

View Intelligence Inside View Intelligence Outside

Customize Beyond Intelligence®.
On Demand.

Customize your windows from anywhere using your mobile phone

Set schedules for individual zones or entire facades

Customize your experience using Scenes

Connected Controls

Every window is individually customizable

Controls can be completely hidden in window frames and ceiling space

Simple wiring architecture for quick installation

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