Team debates windows, vestibule and interior daylighting in revised plans

Participants reviewed options for stairwell daylighting and first‑floor entry treatment. Speaker 3 relayed a prior concern from a visitor, John Mina, about a window next to the stairwell; the Presenter and Resident said that concern is mitigated because the revised plan eliminates the window next to the stair and would use tempered glass and railings if any window remains.

"It sounds like that problem now goes away because there is no window next to the stairwell," the Staff member said, and the Presenter confirmed. The Resident observed that a window at the first‑floor north wall or glazing in the door could provide natural light for a vestibule without compromising safety and suggested a two‑over‑two light configuration.

The group discussed enclosing the lower entry as a heated vestibule to provide one controlled in/out point and better daylighting, noting that an enclosed vestibule might also be required if the elevator configuration triggers a vestibule requirement. No final choice was made; the Presenter said they would explore adding a window in the north wall and review tempered‑glass options and railing placements in updated drawings.