This sounds very well thought out. Windows only bring unnecessary distractions to hard-working students so I guess by design it will contribute to a more productive society in the long run.
My thoughts exactly, I agree it's better to use the outside of the building for food transport to allow them to work longer hours and harder in their room. A window would also mean they'd realise what time of day it was which might make them less productive.
No, then the student would have to leave their desk. This exposes the student to the dangerous world of "the corridor" where social interaction may take place. By delivering food directly this minimises social interactions thus benefiting productivity.
Rutland already has a cafe next to the library and quite a few shops at the Queen Street end, the carpark on the corner of Rutland and Lorne is supposed to become an extension of the restaurants i.e. outdoor dining and there is a single bar/cafe on Lorne Street. But yes I agree something needs to happen to St James but I am glad the previous proposal fell through as that proposed to basically turn Lorne Street into a traffic sewer with entrances to a huge underground carpark facing onto and not much else. With the shared space there now I am quite sure future plans will lend themselves to improving the rear of the building.
