View Inc. has installed its Smart Windows as an integral design element of Avocet Tower, a highly-anticipated, 22-story, 370,000-square-foot office building with wellness-focused amenities in Washington, D.C. designed by architecture firm Pickard Chilton.
The Class-A building is a joint venture between Invesco Real Estate and Stonebridge that puts tenant health and wellness at the forefront of its design. Floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows are featured throughout Avocet Tower to complement open floor plans, high ceilings and a unique interactive sculpture above the entrance. The windows use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust in response to the sun to increase access to natural light and provide unobstructed 360-degree views, while eliminating the need for blinds and minimizing heat and glare.
“We built Avocet Tower to raise the bar for sustainable, wellness-focused design. View Smart Windows directly align with that goal,” said Jane Mahaffie, principal with Stonebridge. “View is a key amenity that enhances tenant wellbeing and provides unobstructed views while also enabling us to achieve LEED Platinum certification.”
“View Smart Windows were instrumental in our design goal to make Avocet Tower one of the healthiest, most energy efficient and smartest buildings in North America,” said Jon Pickard FAIA, RIBA, Principal of Pickard Chilton. “View helped us to create an experience centered around natural light, beautiful views and human wellness, while also lowering the carbon footprint of the building.”
The well-located property is near the area’s top retail, dining, and leisure destinations and is situated between four major highways. Avocet Tower is also centrally located near many mass transit options including the Metro Red line and future Purple Line, and in close proximity to Bethesda Row and Capital Crescent Trail. Beyond the expansive View Smart Windows installation, the building features an array of health-focused tenant amenities including a Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) and touchless entry in addition to numerous outdoor spaces and a fitness center.
