Campus buildings must make do with stuffy classrooms
On a balmy spring day students in Stubbs wonder why the windows in their class don’t open.
“In this building it’s really needed for an upgrade. The air conditioning in this building doesn’t work well,” said Kenderick Wilson, a senior mass communications major from Arcadia. Since the windows don’t open many wonder if the new windows meet proper fire code requirements.
“The replacement windows do meet all applicable building codes,” says Roubique. “The construction plans were prepared by a licensed architect. Additionally the construction plans were submitted to the State’s Fire Marshall Office for review and approval prior to the project commencing.
“It would be good if we could do both, but I would rather be safe than be out of my comfort zone,” said Wilson.
There has been speculations the windows don’t open because of security reasons for equipment or to increase better ventilation throughout the building, but really it was just the design of the licensed architect for the replacement of Stubbs.
Stubbs isn’t the only building on campus that has an issue with windows.
“We needed fresh air last semester in August on the second floor of Garrett Hall, and we needed a window open and we couldn’t get it open,” says Wilson.
Just last year Stubbs was renovated with new windows at a cost of $496,000.00.
Director of Facilities Management and Environmental Health Services, Jason Roubique said, “ The windows were replaced because they were old, deteriorated and several were beginning to leak.”
Sophomore Graphic Design major from Winnfield, La, Hannah Jordan, has dealt with the windows in Bry Hall and Stubbs.
“Some of the classroom windows are extremely difficult to open, if they even do. I enjoy being able to look outside and have natural lighting. It’s a lot less harsh than fluorescent,” she said.
“I believe that having a view and sunlight to enjoy makes class a lot more comfortable.”
