Reallusory Viewing: A Study of the Application of Virtual Windows in Hermetic Environments

The presence of windows in various building designs (e.g., offices, hospitals, houses, etc.) has been correlated with improved psychological well-being and performance. The application in hermetic environments of “virtual windows,” an electronic monitor integrated into an interior environment for viewing external landscapes, is expected to correlate with similar positive effects. In order to properly install virtual windows, the display content and the display characteristics need to be considered.