View Installations in San Francisco Bay Area

Smart, Healthy, and Sustainable 

View's technology creates smart and connected buildings to improve people's health and wellness while simultaneously reducing energy consumption. View is also the market leader in smart windows that let in natural light and views and enhance mental and physical well-being by reducing headaches, eyestrain, and drowsiness.

View serves diverse real estate segments, including corporate office, airports, multi-family, education, and healthcare. Strong secular tailwinds of climate change, human health, and smart buildings are driving demand for View Smart Windows.

View is already installed in over 23M SF of buildings across the country, including SFO, Netflix, Facebook, HPE, and multiple Kaiser locations.

Natural Light Improves Health, Wellness and Productivity

View has been proven to improve people's health and wellness by increasing their access to natural light. Employees with optimized daylight and views experience less eyestrain, headaches, and depression.

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51%

Reduced Eyestrain

Energy

63%

Fewer Headaches

Increase in Wellness

56%

Less Drowsiness

View Improves Sleep and Cognitive Function

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minutes longer sleep

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42%

higher cognitive test scores

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21%

productivity improvement

Our Bay Area Projects

From corporate offices to healthcare and multifamily buildings, owners and developers are choosing View for their most successful projects.

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.

Project Information
  • 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

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.

Project Information
  • 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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San Francisco, CA
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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.

Project Information
  • 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

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.

Project Information
  • 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

Clovis Community Conference Center

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Clovis, CA
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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.

Project Information
  • 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

HPE Global HQ

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San Jose, CA
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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

Kaiser Permanente Medical Office

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Dublin, CA
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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

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San Leandro Tech Center
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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

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

How Smart Windows Work

Boost Daylight

Boost Daylight

Control Glare

Control Glare

Reduce Heat

Reduce Heat

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