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.
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.