First 'smart window' office tower opens in Vancouver

摘要

British Columbia's first commercial office building - a triple-A class, 107,000 square foot tower by BlueSky Properties - has had View Smart windows installed on 10 floors of the 11 storey tower. Developed in Silicon Valley with backing from investors including Softbank and NZ SuperFund, the View Inc. smart exterior windows remove the need for blinds or screen while providing security since the glass can be also be darkened with an app, according to View customer success manager Linh Nguyen. The double-pane windows are programmed to automatically track the sun and change shading in response. While the windows reduce a building's energy use by an estimated 20% compared to conventional glazing, View is promoting the wellness aspects of the technology.