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Luminous Virtual Windows

Open up interiors with biophilic illusions of nature™

The most effective way to expand enclosed interiors and create more spacious feeling environments begins with Luminous Virtual Windows that bring in the restorative prospect view of wild nature in a window-like frame.

Luminous Virtual Windows bring in the therapeutic
benefits of a visual connection to nature.

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Elegant Trim Profile

Luminous Virtual Windows feature a slim profile (2 3/8″[60mm]) that allows for surface mounting or recessed flush installation. They are available in standard sizes, from 22″x40″ [55cm x 100cm] to 48″x72″ [120cm x 180cm], plus custom dimensions. Trim styles available in various woods and brushed aluminum for a genuine window view.

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Beautiful Landscapes

When installed as an ensemble, Luminous Virtual Windows create realistic vistas that transform interiors with an illusory, yet palpable natural landscape.

A horizontal clerestory Luminous Virtual Window on top of the arrangement often cinches the view. By creating gaps in one continuous photographic scene, our perception automatically fills in the unseen spaces, bringing the illusory panorama in the mind’s eye and creating a distinct sense of distance beyond the window.

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They really make the office special, and two years after they were installed we still get comments daily
about how cool they are.

Michael Margolis, DDS

Luminous Virtual Window Features

Architectural Trim Styles

Luminous Virtual Windows feature a curated collection of true craftsmanship-quality trim styles for a genuine architectural finish.

Wild Landscape Photography

Sky Factory images are selected to generate spatial polarity, recess the perceived horizon line, and open up small areas.

Available in Multiple Sizes

Please see our image library for a complete list of standard sizes ranging 22”x40” (55cm x 100cm) to 48”x72” (120cm x 180cm).

Easy-to-Install Modular System

All our virtual window systems are designed to fit into commercial interior walls.

Calibrated LED Lighting System

We manufacture all LEDs for superior performance and precise Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), 6500K.

MRI Compatible

Sky Factory pioneered the first LED RF-free lighting for MRI environments. Our virtual windows work in any imaging suite.


Details

How Luminous Virtual Windows Work

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1. Window Trim

Trim frames come in several styles and woods, along with a contemporary aluminum option. The trim is easily removed for access to the image and lighting.

2. Image and Diffusion Panel

The high-resolution photographic image is printed onto a sheet of translucent media with pigment inks for superior color and durability. The image is then mounted onto a 1/8″ (3mm) acrylic diffusion panel.

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3. Edge Lighting

Sky Factory’s EcoSlim LED edge-lighting allows for the shallow depth of the unit while maintaining perfectly even illumination of the image.

4. Slim Case

The aluminum housing is approximately 2 3/8″ (60mm) deep.

Wall Opening

Luminous Virtual Windows can be mounted directly on the wall, but are most often set recessed into a rough opening that allows for the trim to sit flush against the wall.


Benefits

Luminous Virtual Window Benefits

Alleviates Claustrophobia

Luminous Virtual Windows transform interiors by recessing the perceived horizon line, creating a prospect view that soothes patients in diagnostic and therapeutic settings.

Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Sky Factory’s properly scaled landscapes infuse spaces with a change of visual scale that can dramatically change the feeling of a stressful interior.

Biophilic Wayfinding Solution

Luminous Virtual Windows are also serve as a visual landmark that can help visitors navigate their way around deep plan interiors.

Enhances Staff Wellbeing

An attractive environment of care plays a key role in retaining staff and raising job satisfaction, both of which boost better patient care.


Trim Styles

Luminous Virtual Window Trim Styles

Our Luminous Virtual Windows are available in a variety of architectural styles, materials, and finishes. You can choose from eight different woods and brushed aluminum to match our Luminous Virtual Windows to your space.

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Arts and Crafts 1

Inspired by the woodwork of Greene & Greene and other Arts and Crafts designers (early 20th century).

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Arts and Crafts 2

Adds an ornamental lintel whose dog-eared ends create a fuller look well suited for single windows.

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Brushed Aluminum

Brushed Aluminum trim is a streamlined, modern style perfect for contemporary applications.

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Prairie

Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture and its elegant emphasis on the horizontal.

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Rustic

Rustic trim is a beautifully crafted basic style without adornment.

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Rosette

Rosette trim hints at the Victorian tradition with embossed corner rosettes and optional muntin grills.

Arts and Crafts 1 is available in these finishes:
Primed poplar
White Primed Paint Grade Poplar
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Unfinished maple
Unfinished Stain Grade Maple
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Arts and Crafts 2 is available in these finishes:
Painted poplar
White Primed Paint Grade Poplar
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Unfinished maple
Unfinished Stain Grade Maple
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Brushed Aluminum is available in these finishes:
Aluminum
Brushed Anodized Aluminum
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Black aluminum
Anodized Black Aluminum
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Prairie is available in these finishes:
Primed poplar
White Primed Paint Grade Poplar
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Unfinished maple
Unfinished Stain Grade Maple
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Rustic is available in these finishes:
Primed poplar
White Primed Paint Grade Poplar
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Unfinished maple
Unfinished Stain Grade Maple
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Rosette is available in these finishes:
Primed poplar
White Primed Paint Grade Poplar
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Unfinished maple
Unfinished Stain Grade Maple
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