Windowless buildings

Nov 17, 2003

Windowless buildings

Nov 17, 2003 10:04:53 PM

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The interiors of the buildings look well-lighted with natural light, so I take it the visitors to the building would not complain, but the people looking at the building would

So, would it be OK if the architect glued fake windows to the exterior of the building, to give the complainers some "windows" to make them feel all pretty inside?

Posted by: Henrik Mintis | Nov 19, 2003 at 08:48 AM

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