View Smart Windows Installation Unveiled at Grand Opening of O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 5 Expansion

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View, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIEW) has announced the installation of its Smart Windows at the newly expanded Terminal 5 of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The expansion, completed in January 2023, includes 10 new gates and enhanced passenger experience areas, supported by the use of View Smart Windows that optimize natural light while reducing energy consumption. This project is part of a $1 billion airport modernization initiative. Passengers rated the concourse with View Smart Windows as significantly more modern and comfortable. View's technology is also implemented in other major airports across the U.S.

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• Installed Smart Windows contribute to improved passenger experience at O'Hare.
• The project aligns with O'Hare's sustainability initiatives, reducing energy consumption.
• Passenger satisfaction increased by 68% in areas with View Smart Windows.

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The Delta Sky Club at Terminal 5 (Source: ThriftyTraveler.com)

MILPITAS, Calif. and CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIEW) (“View”), the leader in smart building technologies, unveiled its new extensive Smart Windows installation this week at the recently completed 350,000-square-foot expansion of Terminal 5 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The Terminal 5 expansion includes several new gates and two new lounges with View Smart Windows.

Numerous Chicago city officials and dignitaries, including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, were on hand to officially introduce the new light filled terminal to the public at a celebration event on January 31st.

In her opening remarks at the grand opening, Mayor Lightfoot reflected on the improved terminal saying, “This is incredible. It is big, it is wide, it is bright, it is welcoming, and we are lucky to have this work done here.”

View Smart Windows use artificial intelligence to optimize the amount of natural light in the terminal while minimizing heat and glare, to provide a more comfortable and healthier environment for passengers. In addition, smart windows reduce energy consumption by lowering cooling loads.

“This project sets the standard for sustainable, passenger-centric airport design,” said Dr. Piers MacNaughton, VP of Institutional Business at View Inc. “We are proud to contribute to O’Hare’s sustainability initiatives and make a good first impression of Chicago for the millions of passengers that travel through Terminal 5 each year.”

The new View Smart Windows at O’Hare International serve as a key component of an over $1 billion modernization of the airport’s Terminal 5. Designed by the architecture firms Muller2 and HOK, the upgraded Terminal 5 mimics the sleek form of an airplane wing and includes floor-to-ceiling View windows that increase natural light and offer expansive views of the runway. The expansion also increases the terminal’s gate capacity by 25 percent with 10 new gates, new concessions, and includes a brand-new Delta Sky Club premium lounge facility also featuring View Smart Windows.

In a study on the impact of natural light and the airport experience, passengers rated a concourse with View Smart Windows as 33 percent more modern, efficient, bright, and comfortable than one with traditional windows. Passengers were also 68 percent more likely to report being “very satisfied” with their overall experience in gates with View Smart Windows.

View Smart Windows have been installed at several airports, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Memphis International Airport (MEM), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Phoenix Sky-Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

About View
View is the leader in smart building platforms and smart windows that transform buildings to improve human health and experience, reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, and generate additional revenue for building owners. View Smart Windows use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust in response to the sun, eliminating the need for blinds and increasing access to natural light. Every View installation includes a cloud-connected smart building platform that can easily be extended to improve indoor cellular coverage, enhance building security and reimagine the occupant experience. View is installed and designed into 75 million square feet of buildings including offices, hospitals, airports, educational facilities, hotels and multi-family residences. For more information, please visit: www.view.com.

Contacts:
Tom Nolan
Great Ink Communications
tom@greatink.com
908-392-0333

Deepak Shivaprasad
View, Inc.
deepak.shivaprasad@view.com
408-691-2081

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2cdcfe63-71fe-46e2-9b88-f6ea56fa4bdf

FAQ

What recent project did View, Inc. complete at O'Hare International Airport?

View, Inc. installed its Smart Windows in the newly expanded Terminal 5 at O'Hare International Airport.

How do View Smart Windows benefit passengers at O'Hare?

View Smart Windows optimize natural light, reduce glare, and lower energy consumption, enhancing passenger comfort.

What percentage increase in passenger satisfaction was noted with View Smart Windows?

Passengers reported a 68% increase in satisfaction when using gates with View Smart Windows.

What is the significance of View's installation at O'Hare Airport?

The installation is part of a $1 billion modernization of Terminal 5, promoting sustainability and enhancing passenger experience.

What other airports have installed View Smart Windows?

View Smart Windows are also installed in airports such as Boston Logan, Dallas Fort-Worth, and San Francisco International.