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Watershed

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One of the most sustainable, high-tech buildings in Seattle, Watershed was sold at a record-breaking price in 2021

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  • Location
    Seattle, WA
  • Developer
    Hess Callahan Partners
  • Architect
    Weber Thompson
  • Project Specifications
    66,554 SF
Benefits
Watershed received the rare highest-level 3-star Fitwel certification
One of the first buildings enrolled in the Seattle’s Living Building Pilot Program
View reduces solar heat gain and glare while maximizing thermal comfort. This reduced HVAC equipment by 14 tons
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Uber HQ

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Dallas, TX
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This 23-story Class A tower will be the future home of 3,000 Uber employees

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  • Location
    Dallas, TX
  • Developer
    Westdale and KDC
  • Architect
    Perkins + Will
  • Project Specifications
    470,000 SF, 23-stories
  • Estimated Completion
    Q4 2022
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Partnering with View gave us an opportunity to deliver a healthier, more sustainable and fundamentally more advanced space. View’s smart windows will help us attract and retain the best talent in the DFW area by creating a comfortable, engaging, and productive work experience.
- AJ Greulich

Head of Workplace, U.S. and Canada Uber

Benefits
Uber selected View to help drive recruitment of top tier talent
Significant cost offsets identified in both building core and tenant build out budgets
View will provide Uber employees light-filled interior spaces with spectacular views of downtown Dallas
LEED Gold certified
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The Eight

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Bellevue, WA
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This Class-A high-rise office tower is designed for leading companies with light-filled, efficient, and flexible workspaces

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  • Location
    Bellevue, WA
  • Developer
    Skanska
  • Architect
    Pickard Chilton
  • Project Specifications
    541,000 SF, 25-stories
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The greater Seattle office sector is booming, and in a post-COVID market, amenities focused on tenant wellness will be more important than ever. Our investment in View Smart Windows furthers Skanska’s commitment to innovation and to enhancing the sustainability of the built environment.
- Murphy McCullough

EVP and Regional Manager, Skanska

Benefits
Continuation of ongoing, multi-year relationship between Skanska and View
One of the first buildings in the Bellevue Central Business District to feature smart windows
View will provide continuous views of Lake Washington and downtown Bellevue, while also reducing energy consumption at The Eight
LEED Gold certified
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Parque Kirkland

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Kirkland, WA
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The luxury multifamily property leased 50% of its units in 3 months

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  • Location
    Kirkland, WA
  • Developer
    Henbart
  • Architect
    Graphite Design Group
  • Project Specifications
    144,150 SF, 70 units
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Partnering with View gives us the opportunity to deliver healthier, more sustainable and more engaging spaces than would otherwise be possible. Based on our positive experience with View at our Lake Union office building, expanding our use of this technology into a residential setting with Parque Kirkland was an obvious choice. We’re thrilled to offer the benefits of View Smart Windows to our residents.
- Mark Craig

President, Henbart LLC

Benefits
Second project with View Smart Windows for Henbart
View gives residents an exceptional experience and greater control over their environment
Features View Immersive Display that transforms windows into interactive entertainment
LEED Gold certified
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825 Third

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New York, NY
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Durst transformed this space into a sleek, state-of-the-art office designed for tenant comfort and operational efficiency

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  • Location
    New York, NY
  • Developer
    The Durst Organization
  • Architect
    Emery Roth and Sons
  • Project Specifications
    511,000 SF, 41-stories
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With View, we are reimagining the office experience by deploying smart windows that not only provide more natural light and views but also turn into high-definition, transparent, touch displays that enable collaboration through video conferences, digital whiteboards, and entertainment reminiscent of what was once science fiction.
- Jonathan (Jody) Durst

President, The Durst Organization

Benefits
Enhanced tenant experience with light-filled spaces and panoramic views
First building in NYC to feature View Immersive Display, which transform screens into interactive experiences
LEED Gold certification
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730 Third Ave

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New York, NY
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Modern renovation transforms TIAA HQ into a sustainable, modern building with a model post-pandemic work environment

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  • Location
    New York, NY
  • Developer
    Nuveen Real Estate
  • Architect
    Gensler
  • Project Specifications
    665,000 SF, 27-stories
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The new 730 Third’s smart glass windows will help provide tenants with a model post-pandemic work experience. It’s hard to overstate the impact that natural light can have on worker productivity, and we think once our tenants enjoy the View experience, they’ll never want to go back to traditional windows.
- Colleen Wenke

Chief Development Officer, Taconic Partners

Benefits
Increased usable perimeter space by 226,000 RSF
Local Law 97 compliance with reduced energy consumption
Achieving top-of-market rents after repositioning for top quality
LEED Gold and Wired Gold certified
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RXR Optimizes Building Performance and Experience

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New York
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RXR is one of the largest real estate owners in New York City, with over 25 million square feet of buildings and some of the most iconic skyscrapers in Manhattan such as 75 Rockefeller Plaza, the Helmsley Building, and Starrett Lehigh Building.

Faced with a growing list of point solutions and siloed data sets, RXR embarked on a digital transformation journey to establish a centralized data lake across their operational systems and disparate sensors and develop a unified dashboard to optimize building performance, reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and track and improve occupant experience.

RXR initially deployed View Building Performance across their entire commercial office portfolio in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to monitor building occupancy levels, indoor air quality performance, and facemask and social distancing compliance. With View, RXR is continuing to activate additional use cases focused on energy reduction, operational efficiency, and enhanced tenant experience.

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  • Location
    New York
  • Number of Buildings
    26
  • View Products Used
    Building Performance
    Workplace Experience
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At RXR, we have long recognized the transformative value of smart buildings when it comes to giving our customers the environment and the experience to thrive. View provides the enterprise-grade technology backbone that’s needed to easily and securely add new devices and capabilities, as well as the real-time actionable insights needed to capture immediate business value.
- Scott Rechler

Chairman and CEO, RXR

Benefits
Deployed across 26 properties in less than 6 months
Integrated with over 1,000 IoT connected devices and sensors
Collected 1 billion individual data points, and counting
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Kilroy Realty Corporation Transforms Building Operations

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Historically, the Kilroy Realty Corporation provided access to its building on a building-by-building basis. Every time a third-party building management vendor needed access to service a building automation system (e.g., HVAC, elevator, or security systems), one of Kilroy's internal technicians needed to be onsite at a physical workstation to initiate the third-party user's access. This often led to delayed access and high costs due to technician travel time and resources, and it did little to ensure security or governance of who was accessing systems within Kilroy’s OT network.

Kilroy deployed View Remote Access across their portfolio of over 100 buildings to centrally provision, authenticate, manage, and audit third-party access to building systems. With View, they achieved:

Project Information
  • Location
    West Coast
  • Number of Buildings
    100+
  • View Products Used
    Secure Edge
    Remote Access
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We deployed View Secure Edge and Remote Access in over 100 buildings being served by hundreds of vendors and have been thrilled with the outcome. Our buildings are not only more secure and more unified than ever, but also far more cost-effective to manage. With View, we cut our vendor fees by 75% and realized more than a million dollars in annual operational cost savings.
- Khanh Nguyen

Vice President of Technology, Kilroy Realty

Benefits
76% reduction in vendor fees
$1 million annual operational cost savings
500 cyberattacks blocked per building per week
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Lake Nona Wave Hotel

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Lake Nona, FL
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The Wave Hotel, billed as “the most technologically advanced hotel in the world,” opened in December 2021. All 234 guest rooms, including 16 one-bedroom suites and two penthouse suites feature floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows to keep guests cool and comfortable without the need for blinds. Lake Nona Wave Hotel’s use of technology also includes one of the world’s largest fleets of autonomous shuttles, the largest single-use facility of TOTO smart toilets, voice-automated in-room controls, and Rosie, the hotel’s robot butler, who complements food and drink delivery for events.

Project Information
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    Lake Nona, FL
  • Developer
    Tavistock Development Company
  • Project Specifications
    234 guest rooms
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With the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, we set out to integrate technology and hospitality in ways that delight hotel guests and improve their health and well-being. View Smart Windows align with every dimension of that quest—from delivering an unparalleled guest experience to enhancing guest wellness and improving sustainability.
- Jamie Bruce

Vice President, Hotel Portfolio, Tavistock Development Company

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Lake Nona, FL – the nation’s first smart city

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With their 17-square-mile, master-planned community in Orlando, Florida, Lake Nona, the Tavistock Development Company set out to build a smart city from the ground up to provide a happier, healthier, and more comfortable life for people who live and work there. View Smart Windows are a “basis of design” for Lake Nona. They have been installed in 13 buildings across the city, including the prestigious Lake Nona Wave Hotel, and will be installed in more than 30 additional buildings.

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    Lake Nona, FL
  • Developer
    Tavistock Development Company
  • Project Specifications
    Basis of design for entire city
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View is a critical part of our strategy to improve how people live, travel, and work.
- Nick Beucher

President, Tavistock Development Company

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Google

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This sustainable, smart building will serve as Google NYC headquarters

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  • Location
    New York, NY
  • Developer
    Oxford Properties
  • Architect
    COOKFOX
  • Project Specifications
    1.3M sq. ft.
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Our vision is to transform this historic waterfront site in the busiest city in North America into a space that is regenerative for people’s health and restores their connection to nature. Natural light and views of the outdoors are key to human wellness. View Smart Windows are integral to our design for one of the healthiest buildings in New York City.
- Rick Cook

Founding Partner, COOKFOX Architects

Benefits
Sold to Google in the highest priced NYC sale since Covid ($1615/SF)
Part of a 9-building engagement with View
Floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows offer unobstructed, west-facing views of the Hudson River and the widest sunset in New York City
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Amazon

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Bellevue, WA
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As part of their commitment to employee wellbeing and the Climate Pledge, Amazon is occupying two buildings with View Smart Windows.

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  • The Artise
  • Location
    Bellevue, WA
  • Developer
    Schnitzer West
  • Architect
    NBBJ
  • Project Specifications
    605,000 sq. ft., 25 stories
  • Estimated Completion
    2023
  • Mabel
  • Location
    Redmond, WA
  • Developer
    Invesco Real Estate
  • Architect
    SKB Architects
  • Project Specifications
    137,000 sq. ft.
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Our offices provide important spaces for employees to come together to collaborate and invent on behalf of our customers. Innovative solutions like View Smart Windows will help us create modern working environments that prioritize employee wellness and increase the enjoyability of the office environment, all while reducing our carbon footprint.
- John Schoettler

Vice President of Global Real Estate and Facilities, Amazon

Benefits
View Smart Windows will deliver an exceptional tenant experience and help building achieve sustainability goals
The Artise is designed to meet LEED Gold standards
Mabel features View Immersive Display, a wall of windows that transform into transparent, high-definition, touch screen displays
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111 Wall Street

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New York, NY
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An extensive renovation will transform this waterfront office tower into a healthier, smart, and more energy-efficient building

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  • Location
    New York, NY
  • Developer
    Nightingale Properties, Wafra Capital Partners
  • Architect
    Studios Architecture
  • Project Specifications
    1.2M sq. ft., 25 stories
  • Estimated Completion
    2023
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We are focused on creating a safe and secure office space that will put employees returning to work at ease. With its numerous health and wellness benefits, incorporating View Smart Windows into the reimagined 111 Wall Street was an obvious choice.
- Michael Gontar

Chief Investment Officer, Wafra Capital Partners

Benefits
Floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows will provide unobstructed views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines, New York Harbor and the East River and more natural light
First property to receive funding through New York City’s recently launched C-PACE program, a financing structure that supports energy efficiency improvements
LEED Silver, WiredScore Certified
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10 World Trade

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Boston, MA
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This uniquely curved lab and Class A office building will be the healthiest and most sustainable building in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District

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  • Location
    Boston, MA
  • Developer
    Boston Global Investors
  • Architect
    Sasaki
  • Project Specifications
    600,000 sq. ft., 17-story
  • Est. Completion
    2023
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With 10 World Trade, we set out to deliver the best overall space in the market. View’s mission and products help to create a truly responsive environment that is smarter, healthier, and more sustainable — and therefore more productive and more enjoyable.
- John Hynes IV

Vice President, Boston Globe Investors (BGI)

Benefits
Upon completion, it will be the first building in Boston recognized for sustainable and resilient landscaping with a SITES certification
Floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows will provide maximum natural light and outdoor views while optimizing occupant comfort and reducing energy consumption from lighting and HVAC
Seeking LEED, WELL, and WiredScore certifications
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Sven

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Long Island City, NY
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Rooms with View Smart Windows command a $100-150 rent premium

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    Long Island City, NY
  • Developer
    The Durst Organization
  • Architect
    Handel Architects
  • Project Specifications
    71 stories, 978,000 sq. ft
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Apartments in Sven that have View’s smart windows rent for $100 to $150 a month more than similar dwellings in the building. View has been received really well by prospective renters and those that have started renting in the building.
- Dan Mogolesko

SVP, Residential, Durst

Benefits
Sven is Durst’s third skyscraper to feature View Smart Windows, following installations at 825 Third Avenue and 1155 Avenue of the Americas
View Smart Windows provide Sven residents with unobstructed Manhattan views
Seeking LEED Platinum certification
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Bower

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Boston, MA
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Bower leased up 20% faster than it was underwritten for

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  • Location
    Boston, MA
  • Developer
    The Green Cities Company
  • Architect
    TAT
  • Project Specifications
    437,000 sq. ft, 312 units
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We aim to be environmentally sustainable and have high-performance elements that promote health and wellness. Smart windows are the perfect example of where the two are related. There are benefits to health and wellness, and it cuts the amount of energy being used to heat and cool a building. We will start to see much more of this in buildings.
- Kelly Saito

Managing Partner, The Green Cities Company

Benefits
Bower focuses on sustainability and biophilic design
Winner of the 2021 Fitwel Best in Building Health Award, Rethinking the Future Awards 2021, and Massachusetts Apartment Association’s 2021 Sustainable Living Innovation Award
LEED Gold certified
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Netflix

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Los Gatos, CA
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For their corporate HQ, Netflix chose View Smart Windows to provide employees with a comfortable space without any heat or glare and uninterrupted views to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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  • Location
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Construction
    Devcon Construction
  • Equity
    Sand Hill Property Company
  • Architect
    F4 Architects
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 2 buildings; 230,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Annual energy savings and operating cost savings
Helps attract and retain employees in the Bay Area
360-degree views of Los Gatos due to the absence of shades
No glare or contrast issues on screen for cinematography tasks such as video editing

The Boardwalk

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Healthpeak's LEED-certified Class A lab and creative office

The Boardwalk is Healthpeak's flagship campus in the core life science market of San Diego. Totaling 195,000 square feet, the campus combines three adjacent Healthpeak holdings activating two land sites through 105,000 square feet of ground-up development. It flanks both sides of an 85,000 square foot property that was redeveloped in 2020. The Boardwalk is a LEED-certified Class A cohesive campus with a first-class amenity package that includes a full-service restaurant, indoor/outdoor meeting areas, View Smart Windows, and a fitness space that takes advantage of the San Diego climate.

Read about The Boardwalk in the San Diego Business Journal – July 20, 2020

  • 100% leased to Cooley and Zentalis Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthpeak achieved above-market rents and pre-leased the entire campus in less than 9 months*
  • Tenants enjoy views of nature and sweeping canyons within the Torrey Pines submarket due to the absence of shades

    *Source: CoStar
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  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Developer
    Healthpeak Properties
  • General Contractor
    Swinerton
  • Architect
    Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects
  • Leasing Team
    CBRE
  • Owners Rep
    Project Management Advisors, Inc.
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 195,000 sq. ft.
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 We view The Boardwalk project to be absolutely world class, second to none in terms of our client base. We think the architecture, the openness of the space and the way the amenities are going to be structured with the way the workforce is evolving in terms of office use, we just think they really hit the target. 
- Michael Attansio

Partner-in-Charge – San Diego, Cooley

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Facebook

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Mountain View, CA
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Facebook employees enjoy an office space with floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows, providing continuous access to natural light and outdoor views.

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  • Location
    Mountain View, CA
  • Developer
    The Hanh Company
  • Equity
    Merlone Geier Partners
  • Architect
    Devcon
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 2 buildings; 480,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Abundant natural light and views provide a connection to the outdoors and a healthier, more productive environment for Facebook employees.
View Smart Windows helped Facebook achieve their sustainability goals and a LEED Gold rating by reducing energy consumption.

City and County of San Francisco / Related California

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New office building in downtown San Francisco for the San Francisco Department of Public Works, Planning, and Building Inspection that chose View Smart Windows to keep their employees healthy and comfortable.

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  • Location
    San Francisco, CA
  • Developer
    Related California
  • General Contractor
    Pankow
  • Architect
    Skidmore Owings & Merrill
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 465,000 sq. ft.
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 There were several compelling attributes to View Smart Windows including eliminating glare and hot spots at the building perimeter. As a result, the City expects to have a more efficient utilization on each floor with occupants able to work comfortably without baking in the sun close to the windows. 
- Matthew Witte

Principal, Related California

Benefits
360-degree views of downtown San Francisco
Facilitated 300 more employees through more efficient space utilization on each floor
Increased comfort through the elimination of glare and hot spots at the building perimeter

Cape Cod 5

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HQ5 – Cape Cod 5’s new headquarters on Route 132 in the town of Barnstable – represents a major, tangible commitment to Cape Cod 5’s customers, communities and employees. This environmentally sensitive campus will provide a technologically-advanced, collaborative and innovative platform from which Cape Cod 5 can continue to expand and evolve its support for customer and community needs through all of its "Five Ways".

The project, which is a partnership between Cape Cod 5, Delbrook|JKS and Brown Lindquist Fenuccio & Raber Architects, Inc., includes an environmentally sensitive 80,000 square foot building designed to be energy efficient, along with an existing 12,000 square foot building which will include a Banking Center.

Project Information
  • Location
    Hyannis, MA
  • General Contractor
    Dellbrook JKS
  • Architect
    Catalyst Architects
  • Project Type
    New Construction, Corporate HQ
  • Project Specifications
    80,000 sq. ft.
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Avocet Tower

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Delivering Summer 2021

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  • Location
    Bethesda, MD
  • Developer
    Invesco Real Estate, Stonebridge
  • Architect
    Pickard Chilton
  • Project Specifications
    390,000 sq. ft.
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Fulton Labs at 1375 West Fulton

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Fulton Labs at 1375 W Fulton was designed to enhance well-being and productivity for life science innovators. With View Smart Windows throughout, this world-class 12-story building in Chicago’s Fulton Market area offers comfortable, clean and sustainable workspaces with uninterrupted views of downtown Chicago.

Project Information
  • Location
    Chicago, IL
  • Developer
    Trammell Crow & CBRE Global Investors
  • Architect
    ESG Architecture & Design
  • Project Specifications
    300,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Lab workers enjoy comfortable workspaces filled with natural light
View Smart Windows ensure maximum cleanliness by eliminating dusty blinds and protect sensitive equipment and materials by blocking UV rays
Tenants include Glassdoor, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, and Talis Biomedical Corporation
Certified LEED® Gold & Wired Gold
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La Vista

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The most luxurious beachfront property in Perdido Key.

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    Perdido Key, FL
  • Owner/Developer
    LaVista PK, LLC
  • Architect
    Henry H. Norris & Associates
  • Project Specifications
    100,000 sq. ft.
    20-story mid-rise luxury condos
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Arizona State University Student Pavilion

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Tempe, AZ
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ASU brings student activities to life at the largest Net Zero Energy building in Arizona

Project Information
  • Location
    Tempe, AZ
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 75,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Technology on display showcases the University’s goals for Climate Net Neutrality and sustainable building systems
Maximum use of lobby space while maintaining connection to outside environment
Net Zero Energy – all necessary annual energy is produced on site
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Advance Auto Parts Tower

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Raleigh, NC
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Kane Realty partners with View to create a best-in-class work environment rich in natural light and views

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  • Location
    Raleigh, NC
  • Owner/Developer
    Kane Realty
  • Architect
    WDG Architect
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    328,600 sq. ft
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 Natural light brings a healthier environment for everybody. It makes the experience better for the people that are in our office buildings, staying at our hotel, living at our residence or experiencing retail street. 
- John M. Kane

Chairman & CEO, Kane Realty Corporation

Benefits
A 20-story building with 11 floors of Class A office space above 8 levels of integrated parking and ground-level lobby
Offers a prominent location along Six Forks Road and I-440
Located in North Hills, a 24/7, urban, walkable development in midtown Raleigh that offers a unique combination of places to live, work, shop, dine, play,and stay
Access to a conference center and coveted terrace level amenities, in addition to street level restaurants
Adjacent to a 32-story residential tower
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University of Vermont Medical Center

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Burlington, VT
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University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM) chose View to provide smart windows that use predictive intelligence to optimize the amount of natural light and powerful healing properties.

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  • Location
    Burlington, VT
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 140,000 sq. ft.
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Cornerstone II

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New Class A office building in Salt Lake City metro area differentiates itself with View Smart Windows

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  • Location
    Cottonwood Heights, Utah
  • General Contractor
    Big-D Construction
  • Architect
    Architectural Nexus
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    4-story, 100,000 sq. ft.
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We got the second building leased very quickly, mostly before it was complete. We’d like to attribute that in part to View Smart Windows, along with the location and the design of the building.
- Jeff Gochnour

President of Development, Cottonwood Partners

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View Smart Windows truly make Cornerstone II a cutting edge building. By putting in windows in the fitness center at Cornerstone I, we were able to show View in full effect with the 4 tint states. The ability to showcase prior to getting the smart windows in the new building was essential to the success of the quick lease up at Cornerstone II.
- Janet West

Principal Broker, Sage Realty Services

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Cornerstone is built with exceptional design and a powerful architectural impression. Connected by a curvilinear two–story lobby, Cornerstone I and II are built with sandstone exterior quarried from India and eucalyptus wood and weathered copper interiors. View Smart Window are the digital skin for Cornerstone II. The site also boasts a fitness center with shower facilities, a walking and biking path, on–site dining, and electric vehicle charging.

Cornerstone II leased up before completion, 40% faster than Cornerstone I — a testament to the value of the unobstructed views provided without blinds or shades and thoughtfulness given to the people in the building.

The installation of View Smart Windows speaks to Cottonwood Partners' vision of embracing innovative technology. The smart windows allow occupants to improve their health and personalize their work experience without losing theirs views or connection to the outdoors. View Smart Windows, along with other amenities, including an indoor café, fitness center, and showering facilities exceed the expectations of the modern workforce.

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Driven by the high–tech and financial services sectors, Salt Lake City has seen hiring at one of the fastest rates in the country. While the downtown business district appeals to many companies, the submarket in Cottonwood Heights has matured into a premier location for finance, venture capital and high–tech companies.

Cornerstone is an $80 million project with two connected buildings in one of the most distinguished business parks in Cottonwood Heights. Located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, only 20 minutes from downtown, Cornerstone has sweeping views of the valley and mountains in all directions. It is conveniently located near I–215, on public transit lines, and yet is only 15 minutes from the ski resorts. The nearby high–end residential neighborhoods allow ease of transportation for corporate executives.

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Top-tier submarket with comparable rent to downtown Salt Lake City
Cornerstone II leased up 6 months (40%) faster than Cornerstone I
High-end building in one of the most prestigious business parks
High tech features attract out-of-state companies
Sweeping views of the valley and mountains
Built with unique indoor amenities
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East Carolina University

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Cutting edge student center becomes the campus living room

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  • Location
    Greenville, NC
  • Construction Manager
    T.A. Loving/Barnhill
  • Architect
    Perkins + Will
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    3-story, 220,000 sq. ft.
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I see people personalizing their space more than ever. View Smart Windows are a key component of creating a comfortable living experience here. The connection to the outside helps make this place feel more open to everyone.
- Dean Smith

Director of Student Centers for Student Involvement and Leadership at ECU

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The product is great and the advantage of self-tinting windows is huge to the occupants of the building. 
- Tom Daniel

Project Manager at T.A. Loving/Barnhill

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The inclusion of View Smart Windows is a part of ECU’s vision to embrace innovation and create a modern facility that will stand the test of time. As the premier location for the campus community in a warm climate, interior comfort is essential. The smart windows predictably change their tint state based on the cloud cover and the angle of the sun, thereby reducing the heat and glare coming in. This allows the interior space to be a comfortable and encouraging environment for new relationships and collaborations to grow. In addition to the common area, the conditions in 10+ administrative office space are improved with the smart windows and have eliminated the need for view-blocking blinds and shades.

The innovative technology sparks interest and conversations among existing, prospective students and staff while the intelligent windows quietly weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life.

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Founded in 1907, East Carolina University (ECU) is the fourth largest university in North Carolina with approximately 30,000 students. As part of the school's vision to provide a welcoming and engaging community, ECU invested $160 million in replacing the previous Student Center which was originally built in 1974.

The new Main Campus Student Center is a well-needed upgrade that responds to the needs of students and staff. It is a blend of arts, hospitality, and recreation spaces. Some of the architectural features include a state-of-the-art ballroom, a gaming lounge, a jumbo outdoor screen, and a theatre equipped with retractable seating. The 14,000-square-foot ballroom is capable of accommodating around two thousand people, and the 43-foot outdoor screen is the largest video display at any student center in North Carolina. A variety of dining options are available as well, including brand name casual dining and a new bakery.

Benefits
Designed to have direct impact on the success of students
A visual representation of ECU’s connection to the people and industry of Eastern Carolina, the City of Greenville, and the Pirate traditions
A showpiece for the campus with a ballroom capable of accommodating 2000+ people
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Churchill Hall

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Great companies look for innovative office environments to recruit and retain top talent

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  • Location
    Durham, NC
  • Owner
    Tri Properties
  • Equity Partner
    Principal Real Estate Investors
  • General Contractor
    Clancy & Theys Construction Co
  • Architect
    Little Diversified
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    5-story, 151,579 sq. ft.
  • Sustainability
    LEED Gold Core & Shell (anticipated)
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We're ahead of schedule on lease up in this building and rents are above our pro forma. We're exceeding our investment team's expectations and View is an integral part of this. 
- Greg Sanchez

Managing Director at Tri Properties

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We are excited to partner with Tri Properties and employ an innovative approach to improving the tenant experience. Further demonstrating the vision that has made us a leader in the Triangle market, Principal Real Estate Investors and Tri Properties are introducing a state-of-the-art LEED® building completely void of mini-blinds and positioning ourselves as the first landlord that frees tenants from the choice between extreme glare or a wall of blinds. 
- Brenda Wadle

Asst. Managing Director, Principal Real Estate Investors

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Tenants of the new development, such as Pearson North America, are thrilled to have endless outdoor views, with no blinds or shades. Steve Santana, SVP of Technology at Pearson said, "I've had lots of conversations with employees about our new office and the biggest comment is always about the connection to nature and how much more open they feel to the outside world."

In addition, the inclusion of View Smart Windows was crucial in helping the building achieve LEED Gold pre-certification by decreasing energy consumption 16% and reducing HVAC load requirements by 33 tons.

Principal Real Estate Investors is the dedicated real estate investment group within Principal Global Investors. With six decades of experience, Principal Real Estate Investors manages or sub-advises $74.9 billion in commercial real estate assets, including both public and private equity and debt investments.

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Tri Properties has played a significant role in the Research Triangle Park area of Durham, North Carolina commercial real estate marketplace since 1991 by focusing on a foundation of teamwork, results, and integrity. Their development at Imperial Center remains one of the Southeast's largest and most successful business parks, located at the intersection of Interstates 40 and 540 between RTP, Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and the Raleigh–Durham International (RDU) Airport. Tri Properties partnered with Principle Real Estate Investors to develop Churchill Hall at the Imperial Center, to meet the increasing demand from tech tenants for sustainable, healthy, and high-tech workplaces.

Tri Properties selected View for Churchill Hall to provide a workplace that will allow tenants to attract the best employees and keep them excited about coming to work and doing their best every day. Open floorplans with floor to ceiling windows are expected by modern workforces. This made View smart windows an excellent fit for Tri Properties vision and has contributed to faster lease-up and premium rent rates above their investment expectations.

Benefits
Tri Properties exceeded investment expectations with faster lease up and rents above their pro forma
Building delivers 16% annual energy savings and reduces HVAC load by 33 tons
Enhances tenant comfort by increasing access to natural light
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Regeneron HQ

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Tarrytown, NY
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Multi-tenant commercial lab and research building

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  • Location
    Tarrytown, NY
  • Project Specifications
    78,500 sq. ft.
Benefits
Installed in 10 buildings across campus after superior experience with initial installation
View Smart Windows are a key part of high-quality amenity offerings
Experiments are protected from harmful UV rays
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San Francisco International Airport

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San Francisco, CA
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View Smart Windows create a modern space with no glare and maximum views for 56 million passengers traveling through San Francisco International Airport.

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  • Location
    San Francisco, CA
  • General Contractor
    Hensel Phelps and Austin Webcore Joint Venture
  • Architect
    Gensler/Kuth Raineri and HKS/Woods Bagot/ ED2/ KYA
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 1.18 million sq. ft.
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 View Smart Windows are the ideal solution to improve the comfort and travel experience for millions of passengers and thousands of SFO and airline employees by bringing in more natural light into the terminal. 
- Kirsten Ritchie

Gensler - San Francisco

Benefits
Reduced ventilation requirements, saving $900K in capex
Resolves computer glare problem for airline staff on the departures level when working with customers
Saves energy and reduces carbon footprint
LEED v4 BD+C Gold rating and Fitwel certification

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School

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Atlanta, GA
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View Smart Windows ensure learning spaces have ample natural light and access to views, which has been shown to improve student performance.

Project Information
  • Location
    Atlanta, GA
  • GC
    Hodges & Hicks General Contractors
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 60,000 sq. ft
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This glass should be a standard for any company from an airport to an early learning center. If you’re inside a building, you should have View Smart Windows.
- Dr. Brett Jacobsen

Head of School

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We know that natural light makes a huge difference in a learner’s capacity for learning and enjoyment of learning. The View Smart Windows help to bring outside light in.
- Bo Adams

Chief Learning & Innovation Officer

Benefits
The previous Mt. Vernon campus had a glare issue at certain times of the day, making the space uncomfortable and learning more difficult.
View Smart Windows protect the students and staff from unwanted heat and glare and enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
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Methodist University Hospital

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A day in the life of Methodist University Hospital where View Smart Windows are setting a new standard for patient care while increasing alertness and decreasing fatigue and stress among staff. Hospital employees welcome the hospital saying “no” to blinds, eliminating a source of potential infection. The abundance of optimized natural light provided by View has also reduced patient stays, patients’ depression and agitation, and even eased pain.

Project Information
  • Location
    Memphis, TN
  • Architect
    HKS
  • General Contractor
    Turner Construction
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 200,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Reduced patient stays, depression and need for pain medication
Increased alertness and decreased fatigue in doctors and nurses
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Independent Financial HQ

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McKinney, TX
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Vibrant interior sets the tone for high-energy and performance attitudes

Project Information
  • Location
    McKinney, TX
  • Developer
    KDC
  • General Contractor
    Rogers O'brien Construction Company
  • Project Specifications
    165,000 sq. ft
Benefits
$250,000 reduction in CAPEX cost from reducing diffusers around the perimeter of the building
Dynamic workspaces enable employees to be productive and thrive in their careers
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iA Financial Group HQ

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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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iA Financial and BlueSky Properties developed this intuitive building with employee-centric well-being as the focus.

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  • Location
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Developer
    Blue Sky Properties
  • Architect
    Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc
  • GC
    Axiom Builders
  • Project Specifications
    85,000 sq. ft
Benefits
Widespread views of downtown Vancouver from every angle
Redesigned workspaces provide better ergonomics and wellness for employees
Maximized floor space and reduced operating costs
LEED Gold Certification
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Canada Lands Company

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Toronto, ON, Canada
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1985 Class A office building in the heart of downtown Toronto

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  • Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Owner/Developer
    Oxford Properties Group
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 17th floor
Benefits
Lower HVAC energy savings of 21%-32%
Reduced interior temperature by 12ºF
Reduced energy consumption
26% less floor area needed with improved employee engagement and performance
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Tompkins Financial

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Ithaca, New York
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Leading bank uses View to create welcoming headquarters while protecting sensitive information

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  • Location
    Ithaca, New York
  • General Contractor
    LeChase Construction
  • Architect
    HOLT Architects
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    50,000 sq. ft.
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View Smart Windows is a high-quality product that is easy to work with. View delivered everything on time including the drawings, cabling and glass, and their field service and project management staff were dependable and responsive throughout the construction process 
- Jennifer Miglioratti

Director of Corporate Communications at LeChase

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We wanted the unofficial tone and perceptions in the community to be 'that building is where you want to work and that's the place where you want to be. 
- Greg Hartz

President & CEO at Tompkins Trust Company

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With over 1,500 projects, HOLT Architects has worked on various developments since it was first established in 1963. With more than five decades of experience, the firm brings extensive capabilities with specialized in-depth knowledge.

Founded in 1944, LeChase Construction is a full-service construction management and general construction firm with more than 700 engaged employees. The firm is focused on building long term relationships by strategically partnering with other firms for different project needs.

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The Tompkins Trust Company is one of the oldest banks in America. Founded in 1836, it has grown into a billion-dollar company. Tompkins Financial built a new seven story headquarters in its hometown, Ithaca NY, in order to consolidate its scattered offices. The building is designed with a focus on serving the community and enabling better collaboration among employees.

View Smart Windows makes the lobby and teller area feel open and inviting by getting rid of shades, so that customers can see in from the outside, and enjoy plentiful natural light when they are inside. Bank employees can focus on assisting and building trust with customers without being distracted by heat and glare.

One major issue in the design of the new headquarters was the almost-too-close adjacent hotel building, from which people could potentially look into the bank’s back offices. This worried Tompkins executives because of the sensitive financial information that could be compromised. Therefore, the windows facing the adjacent building are always kept tinted. This way private information is protected but the employees can still see outside.

Benefits
Billion-dollar financial service company chooses View Smart Windows for its new headquarters
Created open and inviting space for bank employees to interact with customers
Dark tint setting used in some offices to prevent people from seeing sensitive information from outside the building
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Boston Logan International Airport (Terminal B)

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Eliminated original design of external louvers, mechanical sunshades, and fritted glass.

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  • Location
    Boston, MA
  • Owner
    Massport
  • Architect
    AECOM
  • GC
    Turner Construction Company
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 145,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Created a state-of-the-art space for passengers with controlled glare and maximum views
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The Grove

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View gives Netflix employees the best working environment, free of unwanted glare

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  • Location
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Developer
    Sand Hill Property Company
  • Equity Partner
    Carlyle Group
  • Architect
    Form 4 Architecture
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    Two 4-story buildings; 260,000 sq. ft.
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The company was also unhappy about how the shading system impacted the building’s sleek design aesthetic. And when the shades were open in the evenings, nearby residents complained of light pollution.

When the time came to build the second phase, the media technology company, Sandhill and Carlyle decided to install View Smart Windows to address these issues. This decision saved Sandhill $1 million by eliminating the blinds. For occupants, View Smart Windows provide a more comfortable environment that mitigates glare, maximizes daylight, and reduces nighttime light pollution. Most importantly, this high-tech feature is a physical demonstration of the company’s values of curiosity and innovation, which helps them attract talent in the competitive Silicon Valley hiring market.

Founded in 1988, Sand Hill Property Company has developed several billion dollars worth of real estate projects and is now recognized as one of the most reputable and successful real estate investment and development companies in the Silicon Valley.

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Sandhill Property Company and Carlyle Group worked closely with a leading online video technology company to deliver a four-building campus that enabled creativity and collaboration. The company needed to expand its offices in Los Gatos, CA in order to handle their fast-growing workforce, which has doubled in the past five years. The buildings are surrounded by redwood trees and overlook the Los Gatos Mountains, providing a scenic feeling despite the urban location. The interior features many flex spaces with whiteboards for brainstorming, glass-walled product testing rooms so employees can see the latest gadgets, and a modular workspace system that can easily be reconfigured.

However, after moving into the first phase of two buildings, employees struggled with glare on their computer screens. The buildings had direct glare 27% of daylight hours. Employees felt the space was still too bright even when there was no direct sun because of the floor to ceiling glass on all four sides. The original shades that let in 5% of outdoor light were insufficient, so they had to install 1% shades. The shades stayed down most the time, and employees were cut off from daylight and the scenic views.

Benefits
Original two buildings experienced glare 27% of the day, and indirect glare almost all the time, due to the full glass facade.
Blackout shades were installed to address the glare, sacrificing the views of redwood trees and the Los Gatos mountains.
The next two identical buildings were constructed with View Smart Windows, providing unfettered views
Sand Hill saved $1M in shading costs.
State-of-the-art workplace aligns with the company's values and helps them attract and retain employees.
Delivers 24% annual energy savings
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Meacham International Airport

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View Smart Windows help Meacham International Airport transform into premium executive airport

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  • Location
    Fort Worth, TX
  • Owner/Developer
    City of Fort Worth
  • General Contractor
    Imperial Construction
  • Architect
    Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford Architects
  • Project Type
    Renovation
  • Project Specifications
    58,000 sq. ft.; LEED Silver
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We want everyone who’s coming to our facility to be comfortable from start to finish. Prior to renovation, the heat transfer from outside to inside would make the space very hot in the afternoon. With View Smart Windows installed, we don’t have nearly as many problems throughout the building. It’s a more comfortable space being able to look out and see the beautiful air field we have here at Meacham. 
- Joe Hammond

Airport Supervisor, Meacham International Airport

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The incorporation of View Smart Windows was crucial in helping Meacham airport to elevate its brand and transform the traveling experience. Executive travelers at Meacham experience open daylit spaces without shades and can see an innovative technology in action.

Founded in 1963, Hahnfeld Hoffer & Stanford is an established architectural, master planning and interior design service in Fort Worth. With decades of experience, the firm is relationship-centric and has extensive knowledge across a range of projects across industries.

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Located just outside of Fort Worth, Texas, Meacham International Airport is transforming from a regional airport to a premium executive airport, but its building was out of date. The terminal building was built in 1968 and was last renovated in the 1980s. A major renovation effort was launched in 2015 to redesign and upgrade the main terminal building. A third floor encompassing 23,000 square feet was added, featuring a high-tech conference center area that is suited for business conferences and private events.

This exciting transformation at Meacham, however, faced challenges to creating a truly comfortable, premium experience. Due to the location, abundant sunshine in Texas often becomes a burden because of the strong glare that is especially blinding during the first and last hours of sunlight. Additionally, in face of the summer heatwaves in Texas, View Smart Windows help the airport obtain LEED Silver and become more energy efficient by reducing HVAC cost.

Benefits
Regional airport transformed into premium executive destination
View Smart Windows addressed blinding glare from the late afternoon sun
Reclaimed expansive views of the airfield
Added new revenue-generating conference and event space
Highly visible technology elevates airport brand and passenger experience
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Hackley School

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Independent K-12 School builds award-winning athletics and community center.

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  • Location
    Tarrytown, NY
  • General Contractor
    Consigli
  • Architect
    Architectural Resources Cambridge
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    100,000 sq. ft.
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The design intent for this project was to really take advantage of the beautiful setting of the Hackley campus. We wanted to take advantage of as many window openings and connections to the surrounding landscape as possible and bring natural light in every area we could. The core goal of the project is to make you feel a connection to outside anywhere you are in the building... We want to have View Smart Windows in all of our projects but it is even more critical in this health and wellness center where that is a core component of the function of the building. 
- Peter Reiss

Associate Principal, Achitectural Resources Cambridge

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Lighting in general has been a huge boon for this building. When we were planning for the building, I’d look at elevations and see windows but I had no appreciation for the amount of natural light that would be in this building. It (View Dynamic Glass) makes the building an open, wonderful spot.
- Peter McAndrew

Director of Finance and Campus Planning, Hackley School

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The glass also ensures ample natural light and access to views, which has been shown to improve student performance. Students in classrooms with high levels of daylight exhibited 20% to 26% faster learning rates than those with low levels of daylight1. In addition, View also helped the center win the Best K-12 Education Project in New York by the Engineering News-Record (ENR) New York.

Founded in 1969, Architectural Resources Cambridge is an award-winning architectural, planning and interior design firm dedicated to promoting sustainable and healthful environments as well as improving the building’s overall performance. As one of the largest general contractors in the Northeast, Consigli was first established in 1905 and now has more than eight regional offices.

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Hackley School is an independent private college preparatory school that was established in 1899 and is now home to more than 800 K-12 students. As a part of the school’s vision to promote health and wellness, Hackley recently developed the Walter C. Johnson Center, a brand new 115,000+ square foot multi-purpose facility with views to the wooded landscape. The center hosts Hackley’s exceptional physical education and athletics program, and features sunlit common areas, a healthy cafe, an 8-lane swimming pool and 3 classrooms. Its design reflects the school’s deep commitment to building and sustaining strong community among students, faculty, and staff.

A major design challenge for the Johnson Center was the lighting condition in the space. Due to its location next to the pool and without any adjacent buildings, the building would get reflected glare and excessive heat that would make the space near the windows almost unbearable. By intelligently managing daylight in the new facility, View Dynamic Glass protects students and staff from unwanted heat and glare. This creates more usable space - for example, the fitness equipment is lined up directly against the windows.

Benefits
View Smart Windows provide unobstructed views of the wooded landscape, while addressing heat and glare
Daylight supports health and learning outcomes
Optimized interior design
Recognized as the Best K-12 Education project in New York by the Engineering News-Record (ENR) New York
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Clovis Community Conference Center

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For Clovis Community Center, View Smart Windows made all the difference in design flexibility, energy savings, and providing comfort for patients, staff and guests.

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  • Location
    Fresno, CA
  • Architect
    Henderson Architectural Group
  • General Contractor
    Clark Construction
  • Project Type
    New Installation
  • Project Specifications
    Glass: 4,345 sq. ft.
Benefits
Enhanced state-of-the-art design, while meeting Title 24 requirements
Creates a comfortable space without heat and glare for patients and staff
World’s first installation of 5x10 foot View Smart Windows

2017 North Mendell

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Century-old warehouse transformed into high tech office building

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  • Location
    Chicago, IL
  • Owner/Developer
    Baker Development Corporation
  • General Contractor
    Klein Construction
  • Architect
    MSRA Architects
  • Project Specifications
    4 stories, 70,000 sq. ft.
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What defines Class A for high tech corporate users looking to attract the best and brightest? Class A buildings today have a lot more glass, a lot more technology. Obviously View Smart Windows play into all of this and it gets to the comfort of those tenants. 
- Daniel Slack

Principal, Baker Development

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View Smart Windows are a really nice solution that tempers the light but leaves the views as open as possible. As the first ones in, we are setting a tone for the neighborhood, holding on to that industrial flavor but making it a cool tech office. 
- Michael Semenzon

Principal, MRSA Architects & Planners

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Baker Development selected View Smart Windows to make the building stand out as a high-tech, healthy and enjoyable place for entrepreneurs to work. The tenant spaces also have fiber optic cables, an air filtration system and redundant security systems. The building’s 25-foot-tall lobby doubles as an art gallery, it has a rooftop lounge, bicycle parking and dedicated food truck spots. Tenants can provide design input on turn-key spaces, enabling them to spend more time on their business. Best of all, View Smart Windows will allow people to be inspired by the unbeatable views of the city skyline without blinds or dealing with uncomfortable heat and glare or outside noise.

Established in 1985, Baker Development Corporation is an experienced, privately-owned real estate development company. Virtually integrated in every class of real estate, Baker is recognized for its many award-winning properties and diverse portfolio while creating high levels of engagement with the end-user.

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Businesses are increasingly willing to consider locations outside of the traditional downtown office core if they can find best-in-class buildings with public transit access and walkable amenities. Baker Development saw potential for this kind of destination in an abandoned, century-old distribution warehouse in Lincoln Yards, a newly-branded sub-market of Lincoln Park. While the Lincoln Park neighborhood has a thriving residential, shopping and dining scene, the blocks along the Riverfront were a gritty, underutilized industrial neighborhood. The adaptive reuse of 2017 North Mendell into a high-tech Class A office building is helping transform the area.

Benefits
View Smart Windows were key to repositioning the warehouse into a turnkey creative office space
The building anchors Lincoln Yards, a former industrial area, now a tech and arts district
With View Smart Windows, the site retains its unbeatable views of Chicago river and skyline
View is part of a suite of healthy and high-tech features
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HPE Global HQ

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HPE chose this state-of-the-art building for their new headquarters because of the unobstructed views and increased access to daylight for 1000+ employees using View Smart Windows.

Project Information
  • Location
    San Jose, CA
  • Developer
    Steelwave Development
  • Investment Partners
    USAA Real Estate Company; Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Architect
    LARGE Architecture
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    Building: Two 6-story buildings, 457,000 total sq. ft.
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View Smart Windows saves energy and operating expenses, affording building occupants an enhanced work place environment with unobstructed views and access to natural daylight. We are excited to prove this concept, and to potentially implement View Smart Windows on future projects. 
- Dirk Mosis

Executive Managing Director, USAA Real Estate

Benefits
9.5% annual energy savings
Enhanced employee experience with unobstructed views of the South Bay
LEED Gold Core and Shell rating

AC Hotel

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Atlanta Lifestyle Hotel adopted View Smart Windows to differentiate itself on guest experience.

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  • Location
    Atlanta, GA
  • Owner
    Noble Investment Group
  • Developer
    Design Continuum
  • General Contractor
    Winter Construction
  • Architect
    Cooper Carry
  • Project Specifications
    6-story, 78,000 sq. ft.; LEED Silver
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We were one of the first hotels to go all in on View. In ways that other hotels cannot... We took curtains out of the fitness center, back offices and pool area and permanently program the glass to run on the darkest tint. This allows us to create a wellness experience for our guests. 
- Matt Parsons

General Manager, AC Hotel

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The potential and possibilities of View Dynamic Glass are endless. Whatever the hour it is, the glass adjusts automatically to let in the most sunlight possible while reducing glare. View Dynamic Glass helped us get the LEED Silver certification for this project. 
- Matthew Carr

Senior Associate & Project Architect, Cooper Carry

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The AC Hotel also removed all curtains from the fitness center and pool, and programmed View to stay tinted at all times. This prevents people from looking inside, while guests enjoy unobstructed views out. In addition, AC Lounge that is adjacent to the outdoor pool is more comfortable without dealing with glare off the pool or having to pull shades down.

Founded in 1960, Cooper Cary is a creative architectural design firm that seeks to create spaces that unit the experience of indoors and out. With a strong focus on connectivity, Cooper Cary is a mix-used firm that is sustainably aware and looks to influence the design of the world for the better.

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The Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta is known as the “Beverly Hills of the East” with elegant homes on landscaped streets, as well as independent art galleries, upscale retail and trendy restaurants and bars. Marriott’s AC Hotel in Buckhead delivers a boutique hotel experience that primarily serves and attracts millennials. But with 11 other 3-4-star hotels in the immediate area, their design had to go above and beyond. The hotel installed View Dynamic Glass to provide guests with the best high tech, luxury experience.

Guests judge hotels primarily based on the room quality. At the AC Hotel Atlanta Buckhead, guests walk into rooms filled with natural daylight, including bathrooms which are often poorly lit. View intelligence helps ensure the room is always at a comfortable temperature. And guests can adjust the window tint, allowing a new level of personalized experience.

Benefits
Competing for millennial customers in an upscale neighborhood
View provides guests with a high-tech, luxury experience
Guest rooms and bathrooms get optimal amount of daylight
Windows are kept tinted in fitness center and pool area to maintain privacy and views
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Sunset Ridge Middle School

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View Smart Windows contribute to the school's learning environment.

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  • Location
    Northfield, IL
  • Architect
    Wight & Company
  • GC
    Pepper Construction Group
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 5,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Campus energy consumption and sustainability efforts built into teaching curriculum
Natural daylight reflected into classrooms and facilities, reducing the need for artificial lighting
Awarded "Midwest Best Projects" by Engineering-New Record
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Exo Apartments

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Exo residents ranked View as the #1 amenity factoring into their decision to renew their lease.

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  • Location
    Reston, VA
  • Developer
    Greystar
  • Architect
    R2L Architects
  • Project Specifications
    Two 16-story buildings, 424,000 sq. ft
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When I moved to this apartment, the lighting was a big deal for me. It gave me peace of mind, something I hadn’t had in a long time. I used to only be able to sleep for three hours a day, now I can sleep for eight or more. It’s awesome.
- Jazmine

Exo resident

Benefits
Exo leased up 15% faster than competitors
Winner of the 2019 Award of Excellence in Commercial Architecture, AIA Northern Virginia
LEED Gold certified
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Concourse A)

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Charlotte, NC
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View Smart Windows created a state-of-the-art space for 46M passengers and 18,000 airport employees with controlled glare and maximum views

Project Information
  • Location
    Charlotte, NA
  • Owner
    City and County of Charlotte
  • General Contractor
    Turner Construction Co.
  • Architect
    Perkins + Will
  • Project Specifications
    Glass: 35,000 sq. ft.
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We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional passenger experience, and this study shows that our new facilities are helping achieve that mission. As airports increasingly look to instill confidence in the travel experience, it is clear that concourse design is key to ensuring satisfaction.
- Haley Gentry, Aviation Director

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Benefits
Increased earning potential through improved passenger experience and dwell times
Improved space utilization
Significantly contributes to the airport’s sustainability goals
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Town Place

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Located at the heart of downtown Pittsburgh

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  • Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
  • Owner/Developer/Architect/GC
    Kossman Development Company
Benefits
62 spacious, fully-furnished apartments and penthouses
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Glen Ellyn Police Department

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View Smart Windows provide a secure and comfortable environment for officers and visitors

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  • Location
    Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Owner
    Village of Glen Ellyn
  • GC
    Leopardo Companies Inc
  • Architect
    Dewberry
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 29,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Designed and built with nature-inspired themes
Unobstructed windows offer views of the changing Midwest seasons
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Hilton Hotel and Resorts

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Located in a desert climate with tremendous thermal loads, the Hilton Universal City’s $7 million energy efficiency retrofit project relied on View Smart Windows to help increase guests’ comfort and overall experience while reducing energy, operating and maintenance costs, and adhering to the “Hilton global standards" of sustainability and design.

Project Information
  • Location
    Los Angeles, CA
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 We used to dread working during hot weekends, but now our lobby area is nice and cool with no glare. 
- Mark Davis

General Manager

Benefits
Improves guest and employee comfort by eliminating heat and glare
Preserves views of the nearby Hollywood Hills
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Civica Cherry Creek

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JP Morgan, CalSTRS and Schnitzer West deliver Denver's most enlightened office experience featuring View Smart Windows

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  • Location
    Denver, CO
  • Owner
    Schnitzer West
  • Developer
    Schnitzer West
  • Equity Partner
    JP Morgan Asset Management, CalSTRS
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    7 stories, 112,000 rentable sq. ft.
  • LEED certification
    LEED Silver (anticipated)
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JP Morgan and CalSTRS view principled investment as part of our fiduciary responsibility. Our team selected View Smart Windows because they enable a more sustainable building, while offering a first-class amenity to tenants – demonstrating that investment in leading technology can result in higher performing assets. 
- Eric Johnson

Managing Director at JP Morgan Asset Management

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Civica Cherry Creek is an innovative next-generation office building designed to create a more comfortable, productive and creative workplace experience. View Smart Windows introduce a new level of functionality and wellness that will redefine tenant expectations of a class A office experience in Denver. 
- Doug Zabel

Managing Partner at Schnitzer West

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Schnitzer West is a fast-growing real estate investment, development and property management company. The firm has a reputation for creating innovative work spaces, and for its value-creation approach to property management. JP Morgan is one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world, with assets under management of $1.7 trillion. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate citizenship and advancement of sustainable solutions. CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, and the second largest pension fund in the U.S., with an investment portfolio valued at approximately $208.7 billion. Stewardship is one of CalSTRS core values, and sustainable objectives are fully integrated into its business practices and investment decisions.

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Schnitzer West and its equity partners, JP Morgan Asset Management and the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), jumped at the chance to enter the premium Cherry Creek market. Cherry Creek is the premier luxury shopping and dining neighborhood in Denver and one of the most visited areas in Colorado. It offers a premium mall with retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Louis Vuitton, and 16 blocks of boutiques, art galleries and restaurants, but few modern office buildings. The Civica Cherry Creek project draws from the best amenities and services offered by the hospitality industry to create a workspace that enriches both work and life. The building features a Great Room with flexible workspaces, a rooftop terrace with unobstructed views of downtown, a state of the art conference and training center, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, a bike room with showers and towel service, private wine lockers and five-star concierge service. View Dynamic Glass was selected as part of the effort to redefine the future of workspaces. By eliminating blinds, View will help the tenants get more of what they are paying for – panoramic views of downtown Denver and the Rockies. With View, tenants will enjoy abundant natural light, unprecedented control of their workspace, and a greener, more energy-efficient building. Schnitzer West features the benefits of View Glass in its marketing materials and as the “grand finale” on the leasing tour. The project delivered in March 2018.

Benefits
View is a key feature of the best-in-class amenities package.
Greater comfort with over 4,500 hours of additional natural daylight by using View Smart Windows instead of blinds.
Highest weighted average rent in Denver, $3.75 above sub-market competitors.
$300,000 in savings realized by downsizing HVAC and eliminating blinds and shades.
Over 400 sq ft of additional rentable space, equivalent to $250,000 higher asset value, gained by downsizing core mechanicals.
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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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View Smart Windows created a state-of-the-art space for 69M passengers and 60,000 airport employees with controlled glare and maximum views

Project Information
  • Location
    Dallas / Fort Worth, TX
  • Project Specifications
    6,000,000 sq. ft.
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DFW Airport’s commitment to providing an elevated passenger experience is as strong as our focus on finding new technologies and solutions that support sustainable methods to achieve that goal. Our partnership with View is an example of finding innovative answers that improve the passenger experience, proactively provide more efficient energy usage, and reduce our carbon footprint.
- Sean Donohue, CEO

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Benefits
15% reduction in energy usage
83% increase in passenger dwell time
102% increase in concession sales
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N6 Lofts

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Brooklyn warehouse to office conversion attains Manhattan rents and beats comps by $11/sq. ft.

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  • Location
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
  • Owner
    GFP Real Estate (f.k.a Newmark Holdings)
  • Developer
    Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
  • Architect
    Fifield Piaker Elman Architects
  • Project Type
    Renovation
  • Project Specifications
    5 stories; 31,000 rentable sq. ft.
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N6 Lofts is designed to be a creative hub that empowers tenants to work comfortably in a restored historic building. Natural light plays a key role in driving this creativity and comfort. By using breakthrough technology from View, we offer our tenants benefits that no other commercial building in New York can match, and also reduce our energy consumption by 20 percent from reduced HVAC and lighting costs.
- Eric Gural

Co-Chief Executive Officer, GFP Real Estate

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We’ve always wanted our office space in Williamsburg to embody our company’s unique culture and that was hard to do in a shared office space. Natural light was at the top of the list of must-have amenities. With loft style space, light-filled open floor plans and high ceilings, N6 was the perfect choice. View Smart Windows give us the comfort of optimal natural light without heat and glare and the flexibility of working anywhere at any time of the day in the office. View Smart Windows were most certainly a part of our decision in signing a lease here, and the experience has far surpassed our expectation since we moved in. It is amazing.
- Adam Gorode

Co-Founder and CEO, AGW Group

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Most importantly, this ultra-modern amenity has helped attract forward-thinking tenants. The building is asking $11 higher rent than other office conversions in the neighborhood, many of which have views of Manhattan and are closer to retail and restaurants. Tenants began leasing space before renovations were complete. The anchor tenant, AGW, is a fast-growing marketing and communications agency that had outgrown their co-working space.

GFP Real Estate is a vertically integrated real estate owner and manager. With more than 44 buildings totaling roughly 13 million square feet of space, GFP is recognized for its diverse portfolio of properties. The firm is now one of the top private owners of commercial real estate, serving as a landlord to more than 2,700 tenants throughout every Manhattan office market, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Long Island City.

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When GFP Real Estate acquired this century-old warehouse building, they were making a bet that creative companies would want office space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Over the past 20 years, Williamsburg has transformed from an industrial and immigrant area to one of the city’s hottest destinations for young people, with apartments, trendy boutiques, restaurants, music and art, but no office buildings until recently.

GFP completely transformed the industrial building into a state-of-the-art workplace for tech-savvy tenants. It offers full-floor boutique lofts that enable flexibility and efficiency while retaining the architecture’s historic character. GFP selected View Smart Windows to maximize daylight in the space, which has relatively small window openings but high ceilings. It will also save energy and improve the comfort and wellness of occupants.

Benefits
View Smart Windows key to repositioning warehouse building into creative office space
Maximizes impact of existing window openings
Successfully attracted fast-growing marketing firm as anchor tenant
Asking rent is 22% higher than neighborhood comps
$11/SF generates $341K additional income per year
Adds $5.2M asset value at 6.5% cap rate
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Erlanger Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center

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World-class pediatric treatment and cancer care center sets a new benchmark for children’s healthcare

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  • Location
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Owner
    Erlanger Health System
  • Architect
    HKS
  • General Constructor
    McCarthy Building Companies
  • Project Specifications
    100,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Design inspired by patients and families to improve quality of care and services
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Lake Union Building

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Seattle, WA
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Renovation with View Smart Windows restored iconic views to Lake Union and reduced overwhelming heat and glare

Project Information
  • Location
    Seattle, WA
  • Owner/Developer
    Henbart LLC
  • General Contractor
    Foushee & Associates
  • Project Type
    Renovation
  • Project Specifications
    7 stories, 69,000 rentable sq. ft.
  • Sustainability
    LEED Gold EBOM, 2015 Visionary Award for Energy
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In addition to the beautiful views and natural daylight benefits that View Smart Windows offer, our work environment helps our people be more productive and excited to come to work. The high tech look and feel has been great and we experience a significant improvement in temperature inside the space. We were thinking about moving out, but now we’ve decided to extend our lease.
- Mark Spagnola

Owner of Portfolio Communications, a tenant of Lake Union building

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The building’s leasing team has seen an overwhelmingly positive response on tours when pointing out the features and discussing how this product can impact a prospective tenant’s future work space. View Smart Windows are the perfect product to allow natural light to pass through these tenants’ spaces, maintain exceptional views without having to draw blinds, and mitigate temperature changes in their offices.
- Jake Bos

Vice President, Kidder Matthews

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In order to modernize the building and compete for top tech sector tenants, Henbart, the owner, replaced the entire façade. View Smart Windows not only addressed the comfort issues, but also restored the stunning views of the lake and beyond by dispensing with blinds and shades, and helped brand the building as high-tech and innovative. As a result of the retrofit, The Lake Union Building has achieved 18% energy savings over the original single pane glass, was awarded the 2015 Visionary Award for Energy by the Seattle 2030 District, and has received LEED Gold EBOM certification in 2017. In addition, several tenants have renewed their leases and two vacant floors have been leased.

Henbart LLC is a Seattle based real estate company that develops, owns and manages commercial and residential properties in the Pacific Northwest with the aim to add value to a neighborhood and the greater community. The company offers nearly a century of experience in the acquisition and development of real estate with the ability to hold assets long term and maintain hands-on management.

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The Lake Union Building has an enviable location on the edge of the water in the heart of Seattle’s booming tech district, blocks from Amazon headquarters and many bustling shops and restaurants. The almost 50-year-old building was experiencing glare during 50% of daylight hours. Because the building was originally clad with single pane windows, both heating in summer and cooling in winter were very inefficient. In addition, tenants struggled with “double glare” directly from the sun and reflected off the lake, leading many to keep their shades down all the time.

Benefits
Replaced single pane windows
Reclaimed stunning lake and city views by eliminating shades
Addressed hot and cold complaints
Tenant occupancy accelerated for two empty floors
Achieved 18% energy savings
16% increase in asking rent
$5/SF generates $450,000 per year
Adds $8.2M asset value at 5.5% cap rate
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Durham Innovation District

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Longfellow Real Estate Partners

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  • Location
    Durham, NC
  • Owner
    Longfellow Real Estate Partners
  • Architect
    Duda Paine
  • General Contractor
    Negotiated General Contractor
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    338,998 sq. ft.
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Overstock.com Headquarters

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Overstock.com’s new corporate campus features one of the world’s largest installations of View Smart Windows. Overstock’s commitment to smart windows reflects the emerging trend among forward-thinking corporations to build cutting-edge headquarters that embrace both employee wellness and environmental sustainability.

Project Information
  • Location
    Midvale, UT
  • Architect
    EDA Architects, Inc.
  • Developer
    Gardner Company
  • General Contractor
    Okland Construction
  • Project Specifications
    230,000 sq. ft.
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Overstock.com has helped customers save millions of dollars and has since become a leading online retailer. Named one of America’s most trustworthy companies by Forbes, Overstock is deeply committed to the wellbeing and productivity of its employees, which was a key criteria when designing their new corporate campus. Overstock aims to attract and retain the best talent, and cultivate a unique work environment for these top-notch employees to thrive. As part of this objective, the 230,000 SF office features a panoramic view of scenic Salt Lake Valley. Rather than obstruct it with blinds, CEO Patrick Byrne wanted a solution that kept his employees connected with the view while still remaining comfortable.

About 30,000 SF of View Smart Windows are installed in the iconic building, which automatically adjusts to maximize natural daylight while keeping employees comfortable and shielding glare from their eyes and computer screens. View Smart Windows eliminate the cost of traditional blinds, as well as potential downsizing of the cooling system by 21%.

Overstock understands the importance of attracting and retaining the best talent. Incorporating innovative technologies such as View Smart Windows in its campus helps the company with this effort. “View Smart Windows are one of the major showpieces of our new headquarters and yet another reason Overstock is the most exciting place to work in Utah” says Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne. “More daylight translates to more creative, innovative, and optimistic employees.” For Overstock, the cost of the glass is far outweighed by worker satisfaction. “Our annual payroll is $100 million,” Byrne says. “If we can do something that makes people 2% more efficient, then that is worth $2 million.” View is thrilled to play a key role in achieving Overstock’s objectives by admitting abundant natural light to fuel creativity, innovation and productivity.

Benefits
Keeps employees connected with the view while eliminating heat and glare
Abundant natural light fuels creativity, innovation and productivity
Improves HVAC and lighting energy efficiencies
Helps Overstock.com meet its sustainability and LEED goals
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Delta Sky Club (SEA-TAC Airport)

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View reclaims stunning Mount Rainier views with no shades

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  • Location
    Seattle, WA
  • Owner
    Delta Air Lines
  • Architect
    ECH Architects
  • GC
    PCL Construction Services
  • Project Specifications
    58,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
Awarded “North America’s Leading Airport Lounge” by World Travel Awards for three consecutive years
Helps brand the Club as technologically innovative and modern
Resolves blinding glare due to low sun angle especially during winter season
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CenturyLink Technology Center

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A telecommunications giant with a grand vision provides space that encourages employees to create a new generation of innovative products and services. View Smart Windows provide a clear source of inspiration.

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  • Location
    Monroe, LA
  • Architect
    Moody Nolan
  • General Contractor
    Yates Construction
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CenturyLink’s vision is to build facilities that will stimulate and inspire talent while preserving resources and leaving a small environmental footprint. We immediately saw the fit of View Smart Windows in our facility and have been impressed with View’s ability to execute this project successfully.
- Wolfgang Wiewel

Director of Corporate Facilities, CenturyLink

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Every architect dreams of designing buildings that harmonize with the environment and provide the best occupant experience. Dynamically adjusting window glass has been known to be the game-changer in building design, but remained the ‘technology of the future’ for a long time. We are pleased that View has executed on its product and operations to make this remarkable product the ‘technology of the present.’ We are excited to be designing multiple projects with View Smart Windows as the basis of design.
- Dan Picket

Principal Architect, Moody Nolan

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CenturyLink, Inc., one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, opened the new CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence facilities with a technology research and development lab, a network operations center and a collaborative office and meeting space.

“We expect the center to spur innovation, idea generation and problem-solving that will benefit our customers, our employees and the communities we serve,” says CEO and President Glen F. Post, III.

CenturyLink uses its new facilities to show employees and customers its commitment to excellence. CenturyLink chose advanced electrochromic technology that aligns with its vision of making the center as technologically advanced as possible. The facility was designed and built to meet LEED Silver certification.

The building incorporates 37,000 square feet of View Smart Windows, making this facility the single largest installation of intelligent, electrochromic glass in the country.

View Smart Windows leverage nanotechnology and pre-programmed intelligence to tint windows and skylights automatically in response to outside conditions and user preferences, eliminating the need for blinds or shades, providing enhanced occupant experience, increasing daylighting while preserving the view, and improving energy efficiency.

 

Benefits
Enhanced employee comfort and productivity
Reduced HVAC requirements and equipment by 11%
Increased comfort, energy efficiency and natural daylight
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Humber River Hospital

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Reinventing patient care. It’s the focus at Humber River Hospital, one of Canada’s largest acute-care hospitals and the first fully digital hospital in North America. Integral to its vision of improving patient well-being, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability is 26,000 square feet of View Smart Windows.

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  • Location
    Toronto, Canada
  • Architect
    HDR
  • General Contractor
    PCL
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HRH’s goal is nothing short of revolutionizing patient care. “The new Humber River Hospital is a shared goal for a modern, high-quality hospital,” says Mario Sergio, a former member of provincial parliament.

Part of HRH’s aspiration is to have a patient-focused building design, eliminating the existing motorized blind system. Hospital design teams recognize that natural daylighting helps improve patients’ sleep patterns and quality of sleep. Research also shows that exposure to natural light and views of the outdoors reduces patients’ depression and agitation—and can even ease pain.

Hospital staff benefit too, because natural light increases alertness and effectiveness while decreasing fatigue and stress.

The hospital seeks to be a model of environmental sustainability. HRH’s goal is to use 40 percent less energy than what is mandated by national energy standards to achieve annual savings of $1 per square foot in utility costs.

As one of the largest installations of smart glass in the world, almost 26,000 square feet of View Smart Windows are installed using panels as large as 5-feet by 7-feet. The View Smart Windows tie into the hospital's building management system and View's intelligent controls automatically tint the glass panels to maintain an optimum interior environment.

A successful building design meets both energy usage and patient-focused objectives. HRH is an energy-efficient, state-of-the-art digital hospital, providing a tranquil setting for patients, families and staff.

Benefits
North America's first fully digital hospital with individual control over patient room windows
Helps achieve sustainability goal of 40% less energy usage
Eliminates need for an expensive motorized blind system
Improves patient and staff wellness and the hospital experience
Adjusts intelligently to prevent heat and glare
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The Lory Student Center at CSU

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Colorado State University (CSU) completed a major renovation of the Lory Student Center using View Smart Windows to connect the campus community with panoramic views of the nearby Rocky Mountains and to create a more flexible, energy-efficient space.

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  • Location
    Fort Collins, CO
  • Architect
    Perkins + Will
  • General Contractor
    Saunders Construction, Inc
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Over 20,000 people pass through the Lory Student Center (LSC) every day, making the more than 50-year-old building one of the busiest locations in northern Colorado. The LSC is the hub of activity on campus for students, faculty and staff; it houses student services, dining facilities, stores, meeting rooms, ballrooms, art galleries and a theater.

To keep up with the needs of a growing student body, attract new students and address an aging HVAC system, CSU renovated the 160,000 SF structure and added nearly 70,000 square feet to the center. The university’s goal was to create a flexible-use space, improve energy performance and keep people connected to the outside vistas, which include a lagoon, outdoor amphitheater, sculpture garden and the Rocky Mountains.

The architecture firm of Perkins + Will designed a modern, multi-use building that includes almost 3,000 square feet of View Smart Windows.

When the renovated student center held its grand opening in January 2015, the campus community stepped into an ultra-modern space with floor-to-ceiling intelligent windows in the ballroom, dining areas, student lounges and other shared areas.

During the daytime, the west-facing side of the building receives direct sunlight 40 percent of the time—about 2,000 hours annually. With View Smart Windows, students and faculty can enjoy the natural light without the downsides of heat and glare.

The architect designed moveable walls in the ballroom to accommodate multiple events simultaneously. View Smart Windows improve the use of the flexible floor space because people can sit comfortably next to the ballroom windows. Building staff can adjust the glass tint to suit people’s needs or allow the glass to tint predicatively. “The adaptive technology of the glass allows the room to moderate itself,” according to CSU Event Services.

Benefits
Enables flexible use of space with complete control of the facade
Boosts demand and rental income for event space
Maintains views of the spectacular mountain range
Maximizes usable floor area by providing greater thermal comfort
Enhances the building aesthetically inside and out
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University of Massachusetts Amherst

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University of Massachusetts, maximizes daylight and reduces glare

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  • Location
    Amherst, MA
  • General Contractor
    Suffolk Construction, Inc.
  • Glazier
    R&R Window
  • Architec
    Leers Weinzapfel
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View Smart Windows will be an important part of how students will design and construct green buildings in the future. 
- Kumble Subbaswamy

UMass Amherst Chancellor

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The University of Massachusetts Amherst (CSU) was completed in January 2017. The Design Building will serve as a living laboratory and teaching tool for the next generation of architects, and is home to 3 inter-related departments – Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Building Construction Technology – that have been co-located to foster collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits
Maximizes usable floor area by providing greater thermal comfort
Enables flexible use of space with complete control of the facade
Improves energy efficiency
Enhances the building aesthetically inside and out
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CIRI Fireweed Business Center

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CIRI is Southcentral Alaska’s largest private landowner with approximately 1.3 million acres of land. CIRI chose View Smart Windows for their innovative Fireweed Business Center to maintain a connection to the sweeping views of the Cook Inlet and Chugach Mountains.

Project Information
  • Location
    Anchorage, AK
  • Architect
    RIM Architects
  • General Contractor
    Davis Constructors & Engineers, Inc.
  • Project Type
    New Installation
  • Project Specifications
    104,000 sq. ft.
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Located on the site of the historic Fireweed Theater, the Fireweed Business Center is a 104,000 square foot facility in Anchorage. Productivity and comfort are the primary objectives for the occupants of the eight-floor business center. The city of Anchorage experiences up to 22 hours of daylight in the summer and low glare-inducing sun angles during the winter. Both solar and glare control were critical. However, solving these issues with conventional blinds would mean blocking the stunning views of the outdoors that are a source of inspiration and motivation for all Alaskans.

“CIRI wanted to develop a building that was not just about a square office space,” says Chad Nugent, Project Manager for CIRI. “It was very important to reduce glare, solar gain and the feeling of hot spots.”

Along with other technologies such as light diffusing and vacuum insulated panels, over 13,000 square feet of View Smart Windows are installed on the majority of the vertical glazing of the south, west, and east façades.

“The low sun angle presents glare issues for building occupants,” says James Dougherty, Managing Principal for RIM Architects. “If you want to enjoy the view but not have the glare, it presents a real challenge. So, View Smart Windows, through their automatic controls can regulate the glare, but still preserve the fantastic view of this land that we love.”

Views and connection to the outdoors are preserved with View Smart Windows, creating an enhanced work environment for all occupants. According to an initial energy and benefits model, View Smart Windows will enable a 22 percent reduction in peak-cooling load, allowing for a smaller overall HVAC system. 3,105 annual hours of potential glare are mitigated with a solution that allows occupants to keep the view while blocking the glare.

“The views from the building are just absolutely gorgeous,” says Brian Stump, Architect for RIM Architects. “Not having to pull down shades in front of that view is just going to be fantastic for the occupants.”

Benefits
Occupants maintain connection with outdoors and stunning views
Mitigated 3,105 annual hours of potential glare
22% HVAC peak load savings
Solving Ciri's glare issues without sacrificing the view
Aligns with CIRI’s values of sustainability and connecting to the land
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Helmerich Center for American Research

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The mission of the Helmerich Center for American Research is to preserve and promote the art, history, and culture of the Americas. View Smart Windows allow visitors to experience history while connecting them to the very landscape from which a part of that history originated, all while protecting priceless museum artifacts from sun damage.

Project Information
  • Location
    Washington, D.C.
  • Architect
    Hastings + Chivetta
  • General Contractor
    Key Construction
  • Glazier
    Apax Glass
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The new 25,000 square foot addition is part of Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum, which houses the most comprehensive collection of art and artifacts of the American West. It is one of the country’s leading facilities involved in the preservation of American art and history. The center hosts visiting faculty and students from around the world and promotes scholarly research. Its gathering spaces provide opportunities for seminars, lectures and exhibitions.

The museum envisioned a space that would offer unobstructed views of the outside and allow ample natural daylight to give the center an airy, open feel. The challenge was to create a picture-perfect transition between the outdoors and the interior, without promoting heat, glare and harmful UV rays that can damage the invaluable historical artifacts on display.

View Smart Windows enclose the north, east and west facades of the facility and automatically adjusts window tint based on sun exposure. Without View Smart Windows, the museum would have needed to install internal roller shades, which would have blocked the inspirational views and created a completely different visitor experience than envisioned by the architect and the museum.

With View Smart Windows installed, the Helmerich Center maintains a connection with the outdoors and creates a bright and welcoming environment—all while reducing solar heat and glare. The superior UV properties of the View Smart Windows block 97–99 percent of UV radiation, helping to shield the facility’s artifacts and furnishings from damage and fading.

Benefits
Improves visitor comfort by blocking heat and glare, prolonging visits
Preserves artwork and museum artifacts - 99.6% of UV rays blocked
Connects visitors to the outdoors with full views of scenic countryside - no blinds or shades
Improves ambience and increases natural light
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Roosevelt High School

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Roosevelt High School was built in 1932. It has undergone a $121 million renovation. The centerpiece is a new enclosed, central atrium that serves as the heart of the campus. View Smart Windows were chosen as the solution for the skylight – over 7,200 SF of View Smart Windows cover the atrium, reducing heat and glare and keeping students and staff comfortable throughout the year.

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    Washington, D.C.
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DPR Construction Headquarters

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DPR Construction wanted its new building to be the greenest in the city, as well as serve as a showcase for their customers. They chose View Smart Windows to deliver comfort and solar control while saving energy.

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  • Location
    San Francisco, CA
  • Architect
    FME Architecture + Design
  • General Contractor
    DPR Construction
  • Glazier
    Colliers Warehouse
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DPR Construction is a national builder specializing in complex sustainability projects. Their vision was to design San Francisco’s first Net-zero energy office and use it to demonstrate the functionality and benefits of sustainable technologies. DPR’s customers include leading companies whose mission is to change the world by inventing new technologies, making new discoveries and manufacturing new medicines.

It was important for DPR that their new office be a living endorsement of these technologies. By making the new office a living embodiment of DPR’s commitment to innovative building solutions, such as electrochromic glass, the company encourages its customers to embrace these same energy-efficient technologies for themselves. “They can see, touch and feel the technology we are recommending for their projects,” said Ted Van Der Linden, Director of Sustainability at DPR Construction.

DPR faced challenges in controlling light and temperature in their new space, which features a 720 square foot skylight. Not only did they need to reduce the heat entering the building, they also had major glare problems affecting workstations on the building’s second floor. View Smart Windows were the chosen technology to control glare and minimize solar heat gain while still letting in the natural light people prefer.

The building had been using an average of 10,500 kilowatt hours per month, but thanks to View Smart Windows and other innovative technologies, DPR dramatically reduced its energy costs, from about $1,800 a month down to only about $20 per month. “View Smart Windows are one of the critical elements modulating the amount of light entering the space and controlling the heat gain,” says Van Der Linden.

Benefits
Smart windows are the key element in achieving net-zero energy consumption
Naturally lit working environment without excessive heat or glare
A showcase for sustainable buildings
99% reduction in monthly energy costs
Reduction and control of heat and glare
On track to being San Francisco’s first net-zero energy office
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Methodist Olive Branch Hospital

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Compassion and faith form the cornerstone of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare system. Its newest hospital in Olive Branch combines these long-standing principles with a high tech twist using View Smart Windows.

Project Information
  • Location
    Olive Branch, MS
  • Architect
    Gresham Smith & Partners
  • General Contractor
    Turner Construction
  • Glazier
    BHN Corporation
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Considered a suburb of Memphis, the northern Mississippi town of Olive Branch, just over the border from Tennessee, has experienced a population boom. According to Bloomberg, it was the fastest growing city in the country between 1990 and 2010.

To care for this growing community, Methodist Healthcare decided to build a hospital in the town. When it opened in August 2013, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital was the first newly licensed hospital in the state of Mississippi in 25 years. The most prominent architectural component of the five-story, 100-bed hospital is a south- and west-facing glass atrium that spans the full height of the building.

During the design phase, the hospital initially considered three options for creating this large open space. It could accept the heat gain; use a low-performance, static, tinted glass; or select a motorized shading system that would obstruct the views. Realizing the need for a solution that would block heat and glare, but not views, the hospital found the only acceptable alternative in View Smart Windows.

More than 2,100 square feet of 9-foot-tall View Smart Windows act as the glass skin of the atrium, allowing the hospital to realize its desire to build an innovative, environmentally friendly facility with a 21st century design.

The selection of View Smart Windows met the project’s energy efficiency goals and fulfilled the building design criteria. The hospital saved $22,000 immediately by reducing HVAC capacity and saves $2,000 annually in energy costs, giving it a 5-year payback on the View Smart Windows installation.

Benefits
35% HVAC peak-load reduction
Enables patient-centered healing while preserving views
One of the first hospitals to attain LEED HC Gold Certification
Provides unobstructed views of the outdoors and an attractive building design
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Crown Equipment Corporation

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Crown selected View Smart Windows for all of its windows, over 9,000 square feet of glass. View Smart Windows automatically tint electronically in response to outside conditions, eliminating the need for blinds or shades and allowing better utilization of natural lighting, reduced heat and glare, and the benefit of maintaining a connection to the outdoors.

Project Information
  • Location
    New Bremen, OH
  • Architect
    Freytag & Associates, Inc.
  • General Contractor
    H.A. Dorsten, Inc.
  • Glazier
    Celina Glass Company, Inc.
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Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with more than 100,000 employees worldwide. As part of its expansion efforts at their global headquarters in New Bremen, Ohio, Crown chose to renovate the historic Boesel Opera House into a new office building. The Opera House was built in 1895, and was damaged by a fire in 2012, that destroyed the interior of the building. The new facility incorporated a number of features of the original building that were not significantly damaged by the fire, including much of the exterior framework and ceiling beams. Crown has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, which is ingrained into its product development and manufacturing process. The company wanted the new office building to feature a number of environmentally friendly construction and design elements, including the windows.

Crown selected View Smart Windows for all of its windows, over 9,000 square feet of glass. View Smart Windows automatically tint electronically in response to outside conditions, eliminating the need for blinds or shades and allowing better utilization of natural lighting, reduced heat and glare, and the benefit of maintaining a connection to the outdoors.

Up to 1,649 hours of direct glare are reduced on the south facing façade every year. Employees also enjoy maximum natural light as View Smart Windows change tint levels and return to a clear state when glare is not an issue. Based on a survey conducted in conjunction with UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment, Crown employees reported a 90% overall satisfaction rate with respect to the new building, which is 17% higher than comparable buildings with no smart windows.

An energy analysis was conducted to compare smart glass versus a baseline glazing package of dual-pane low-e glass with internal motorized shades and exterior sun shades. View Smart Windows were found to reduce peak load cooling by more than 20 percent. HVAC systems are sized by the peak cooling load requirement (cooling needed during the hottest time of the year). By tinting the smart windows to its darkest tint state, the peak load can be reduced allowing for a smaller overall HVAC system. With View Smart Windows, Crown Opera House will realize substantial first time cost savings and annual operating savings with a payback period of 3 years.

Benefits
Substantial first time cost savings and annual operating savings
Crown employees report a 90% overall satisfaction rate with respect to the new building, which is 17% higher than comparable buildings with no smart windows.
Reduces energy usage via blocking of solar heat
Eliminates glare without the use of blinds and shades or their associated maintenance
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Kaiser Permanente Medical Office

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View Smart Windows are installed in 10+ Kaiser locations across the Bay Area and Southern California, providing natural daylight and access to views to patients, family, and staff.

Project Information
  • Location
    Dublin, CA 
  • Designer
    Project Frog
  • Glazier
    Bagatelos Architectural Glass System
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    Buildings: 850,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
View complements Kaiser‘s brand promise of wellbeing and sustainability
Enhanced wellness by improving patient comfort and exposure to natural light
Promotes productivity in physicians and staff

W Hotel

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The aura at the W San Francisco is cool, urban chic and eco-friendly. When heat and glare in the hotel’s public spaces lessened that experience, the W restored balance with View Smart Windows.

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  • Location
    San Francisco, CA
  • Glazier
    Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems
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The W San Francisco Hotel in downtown aims to offer an eclectic urban retreat with a refreshing vibe and extraordinary service. Located in the heart of the SoMa district, the hotel contains a large lobby with southeast-facing windows. Fritted, patterned glass was installed but did not fully meet the W’s goals of comfort and sustainability.

View and the W Hotel partnered to showcase View Smart Windows in the lobby and lounge areas of the hotel. The glass was retrofitted into existing framing and set on an automated schedule that tints the glass to various levels throughout the day. View Smart Windows improve the guest experience and provide the hotel with an opportunity to feature technology that meets its sustainability objectives. The W prides itself on being a sustainability thought-leader in the region and is LEED Silver certified.

View Smart Windows preserved the city views with greater guest comfort and enhanced the signature contemporary design of the W lounge area and the luxury guest experience.

“View's dynamically tinting architectural glass is a great fit for the W San Francisco,” says Michael Pace, General Manager. “In the short period of time since the glass has been installed, we are already experiencing improved ambience and a better quality of natural light. We continually strive to deliver the ultimate guest experience through innovative design, and View Smart Windows is clearly an example of a technology that achieves our goals. This technology will enrich our guests’ comfort in the public spaces and will save considerable energy, furthering our aggressive corporate sustainability goals.”

Due to the success of the lobby install, the hotel recently decided to implement View Smart Windows into its rooftop terrace space.

Benefits
Improves hotel ambiance and quality of natural light
Enhances guest experience and comfort
View Smart Windows are 32% better at blocking heat than traditional low-e glass
Improves usability of lobby and lounge area by providing intelligent tint control and more natural light
Enhances W San Francisco Hotel brand and guest experience
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Connor Group Headquarters

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Connor Group’s new Central Support Office wins architectural awards with the use of innovative design and technology. View Smart Windows allow architects to be even more innovative with intelligent windows that tint automatically to eliminate heat and glare and save energy. Inside, employees benefit from natural daylight to foster innovation and creativity.

Project Information
  • Location
    Dayton, OH
  • Architect
    Moody Nolan
  • General Contractor
    Messer Construction
  • Glazier
    Curtain Wall: Waltek & Co. Skylight: Linel
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With more than $1.6 billion in assets, the Connor Group, headquartered in Dayton, OH, owns and operates more than 13,000 luxury apartments in 10 markets across the United States. When the company decided to build a new Central Support Office, it set high expectations.

“We told all the architects that we met with that this project would win awards and be something nobody’s ever done before,” said VP of Capital, Chris Mullins. “The ones that said ‘we’ll try,’ they didn’t make the cut.”

The 39,000-square-foot, two-story building boasts a two-story, 3,495 square foot atrium with a 2,740 square foot ceiling skylight. It features office and meeting spaces that incorporate the latest technology. Instead of traditional glass and shades, all exterior openings (5,741 square feet of windows and a 2,740-square-foot skylight) consist of View Smart Windows, which switch from clear to several tint levels based on the sun’s position in the sky. The next-generation windows keep occupants comfortable 24/7, and bring in natural light without excess heat or glare. The elimination of obtrusive blinds and shades also allows occupants to stay connected to the outdoors, increasing happiness, wellbeing, and productivity.

“We wanted it to be a place that makes people excited to come to work,” Larry Connor, Managing Partner, said. “Like everything else, we wanted it to be the best and we wanted it to be innovative. The building had to represent that.”

The Connor Group Central Support Office has been called an “iconic statement” and “a jewel for all of Ohio.” View Smart Windows contributed to the company’s forward-thinking goals with a smart window technology that matched the building’s avant-garde architecture. The building also realizes significant energy savings and the occupants experience superior comfort.

“We are firm in our belief that People Count. It’s one of our core values,” Connor said in the release. “The philosophy behind the building was to have an environment that’s exciting, innovative and creative. We wanted to build the best office facility for our associates; they make the difference in the organization.”

“We wanted to make a statement about Dayton,” Larry said. “We get tagged as a Rust Belt city but there is innovation and technology and forward thinking in this community. We hoped this building would represent our region as vibrant and innovative.”

Benefits
Next-generation intelligent glass keeps occupants comfortable 24/7
Smart windows and skylights deliver natural light without heat or glare
No blinds and shades to block views
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OSIsoft

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San Leandro, CA
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San Leandro Tech Center is a combination of new development, art and technology that chose View Smart Windows for uninterrupted views, increased access to daylight, and health and productivity benefits.

Project Information
  • Location
    San Leandro, CA
  • Developer
    Westlake Development
  • Architect
    RMW
  • Project Type
    New Construction
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 132,000 sq. ft.
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 We are thrilled to work with View to showcase this forward-thinking and sustainable technology at SLTC. Simply by looking out the window, our tenants will be connected to the Bay Area environment, leading to inspiration in their work. 
- Gaye Quinn

Managing Director, Westlake Urban

Benefits
Premium paid by tenant because of expected productivity increase
Attracts and retains employees in the Bay Area’s competitive tech labor market
Employees enjoy clear views of nearby sculpture and San Leandro

Marine Corps Air Station

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San Diego, CA
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The U.S. Department of Defense sees emerging energy technologies as vital to the nation’s security. When studies showed how much View Smart Windows could reduce energy usage at a demonstration site, the DoD gave the project the thumbs-up.

Project Information
  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • General Contractor
    Hugo Alonso Inc
  • Glazier
    Custom Engineered Openings
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The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS), just north of San Diego, is home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation unit of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

It’s also home to Building 6311, a designated Department of Defense (DoD) demonstration project. The DoD implements projects on military installations to demonstrate emerging energy technologies. The goals are to test, evaluate and scale innovative technologies to improve the department’s energy security and reduce its facility energy costs. Demonstrations successfully deployed generate the cost and performance data needed to validate promising technologies, allowing them to be fielded and commercialized more rapidly.

Nicknamed “City Hall,” Building 6311 houses the base’s leaders and administrative staff, and is the nerve center of base operations. Adequate control over solar heat and glare is essential. The demonstration project was a retrofit of the facade with energy-efficient glass.

“Energy management is critical to mission assurance for MCAS Miramar, which is what we’re all about,” says Col. John Farnam, Base Commander. “At the end of the day, it increases national security.”

The DoD replaced 1935 square feet of low-performing, clear glass with View Smart Windows. View worked with MCAS to develop an initial energy and benefits model. It showed that View Smart Windows enable a 23 percent reduction in HVAC peak-cooling load, a predicted 18 percent decrease in gas use and a 9 percent decrease in total energy use annually.

“These dynamic windows will essentially make it thermally efficient and glare-free throughout the building,” says Mick Wasco, MCAS Miramar Energy Manager.

Completed in August 2013, the installation has contributed to the base’s goal of improved energy efficiency and greater occupant comfort. View Smart Windows have also reduced noise, glare and heat while providing unobstructed views.

Benefits
98% customer satisfaction
Smart windows provide 27% HVAC savings
62% lighting savings
Improves use of office spaces by reducing heat, glare and noise
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Redstone Winery

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Beamsville, Ontario, Canada
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The high-end restaurant attached to the winery

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  • Location
    Beamsville, Ontario, Canada
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 6,000 sq. ft.
Benefits
View aligns with Redstone Winery’s goal to surpass guest expectations
2017 Winery of the Year – Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada
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NASA Sustainability Base

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Mountain View, CA
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Sustainability Base, NASA’s new facility at the entrance to Ames Research Center, is designed to showcase NASA’s culture of innovation. The LEED Platinum building is a thinking, learning building that generates more energy than it consumes using a photovoltaic array, a small wind turbine, and fuel cell technologies. Their latest innovation is the use of energy saving View Smart Windows in a pilot installation. The project will track both energy savings and improved occupant satisfaction with the long term objective of documenting and disseminating the benefits of electrochromic, intelligent glass across the federal building stock.

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  • Location
    Mountain View, CA
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South Irving Library

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Irving, TX
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View Smart Windows were selected as a Basis of Design by Hidell and Associates. The architect’s decision was simplified after seeing a View mock-up. A simple Balance of System utilizing a single trunk line, rather than individual home run wires, offered a second advantage. In total, the project uses 2,400 sq/ft of View Smart Windows.

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  • Location
    Irving, TX
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Clover Network

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415 Mathilda Ave
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Sunnyvale, CA
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A 1970s racquetball court was transformed into a vibrant zero net energy office space with View Smart Windows, that is currently occupied by Clover.

Project Information
  • Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
  • Developer
    SHARP Development
  • General Contractor
    Hillhouse Construction
  • Project Type
    Retrofit
  • Project Specifications
    Building: 33,750 sq. ft.
Benefits
Leased up at Class A rates
Achieved $232K additional annual NOI from 10% higher rent + lower OPEX
$3.6M increased asset value from higher NOI
Faster lease-up, gaining $800K additional year 1 income