A window simulation controller configured to simulate a window utilizing environmental controls operable within a building automation system (100, 300, 400, 500, 600), the window simulation controller comprising: a communication interface configured to communicate with a building automation network deployed within a structure; a processor communicatively coupled to the communication interface and a memory, wherein the memory stores a window simulation application having processor executable instructions configured to: receive, via the communication interface, an activation input to simulate the opening of window to a space within the structure; communicate, via the communication interface, a first control signal to a variable air volume system configured to control airflow to the space, the first control signal commanding the variable air volume system to cause an air surge to the space; and communicate, via the communication interface after a pre-determined time period, a second control signal to the variable air volume system to cause the variable system to end the air surge; characterized in that, the window simulation application further comprising processor executable instructions configured to: communicate, via the communication interface, a fourth control signal to an audio broadcast device disposed within the structure such that the audio broadcast device broadcasts, in association with the air surge, an auditory sensation to the space corresponding to the opening of an exterior window of the structure. a communication interface configured to communicate with a building automation network deployed within a structure; a processor communicatively coupled to the communication interface and a memory, wherein the memory stores a window simulation application having processor executable instructions configured to: receive, via the communication interface, an activation input to simulate the opening of window to a space within the structure; communicate, via the communication interface, a first control signal to a variable air volume system configured to control airflow to the space, the first control signal commanding the variable air volume system to cause an air surge to the space; and communicate, via the communication interface after a pre-determined time period, a second control signal to the variable air volume system to cause the variable system to end the air surge; receive, via the communication interface, an activation input to simulate the opening of window to a space within the structure; communicate, via the communication interface, a first control signal to a variable air volume system configured to control airflow to the space, the first control signal commanding the variable air volume system to cause an air surge to the space; and communicate, via the communication interface after a pre-determined time period, a second control signal to the variable air volume system to cause the variable system to end the air surge; characterized in that, the window simulation application further comprising processor executable instructions configured to: communicate, via the communication interface, a fourth control signal to an audio broadcast device disposed within the structure such that the audio broadcast device broadcasts, in association with the air surge, an auditory sensation to the space corresponding to the opening of an exterior window of the structure.