I count 64 bedrooms per "house". That's a lot of people for a single common area that doesn't seem that big.

There's a small common area for every eight bedrooms, and larger ones shared between groups.

Yes, but the small area is also windowless.

i don't like to sleep in a room without windows. i like to see the night sky or signs of life outside my room, and most importantly i hate waking up in the dark. i would switch universities or sue if forced to accept a windowless room.

Do you understand how how housing selection works ?

There is zero requirement to live in their housing. So what the hell are you going to sue them over?

There is a shortage of on-campus housing - do you understand that? That is what this project is trying to solve for in part.

If you live off campus - go for it! In fact, even if you WANT to live on campus you'll have to enter a lottery after year 1, they only usually can prioritize first year students. So trust me, if you don't like this housing, no one is going to make you pay for it, and they'll be happy to have you out.

This type of housing really works for folks who like working with others, getting along with others, making friends. And as someone who didn't get a single until senior year, being able to get it on without having folks walking through or in room will be seen as a MAJOR positive by students.

i would sue them if i was forced. if there is a choice, i'll of course take that instead.

but i am expecting that noone should want to live in a room without windows, so some people are going to get the short straw.

of course i may be wrong and there are enough students who actually don't care, or even prefer it over the alternatives. however i fear that most of those are not aware of the downsides of a windowless room.

This type of housing really works for folks who like working with others, getting along with others, making friends.

that is not the point. i like working with others too. but waking up in complete darkness every day is not healthy. even if most students won't be harmed by it, some will.

sure, i understand the tradeoff you are making. and i expect many will if that's the only way to get some privacy. that is understandable.

but as a parent i would be worried sick if my kids would make that choice.

there is no reason a building has to be designed that way. it should be entirely possible to give everyone a small room with a window. how much personal space do you need to sleep? 4m² should be enough.

For students who prioritize windows in the room where they're almost never awake, they have every other dorm on campus to select from.