Developers in Austin are now required to provide natural light in bedrooms following a City Council vote. The change amends the building code to mandate natural "and" artificial light in sleeping areas from May 20.
Windowless bedrooms have been a common feature in student accommodations in Austin, with concerns raised by professors and students about mental health impacts. Access to natural light is crucial for well-being, increasing alertness and reducing depressive symptoms.
"Windows should be a human right," emphasized Juan Miró, a UT Austin architecture professor advocating for the amendment. Students, like Aashka Shroff, who experienced living in windowless rooms during the pandemic, highlighted the negative impact on their well-being.
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