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I am not an architect, but are malls suitable for this? It seems to me that most of the space inside is too far from windows to get daylight. It would be more l

I am not an architect, but are malls suitable for this? It seems to me that most of the space inside is too far from windows to get daylight. It would be more like storage for the elderly instead of housing.

maxerickson 9y ago
Could reuse the land though. I imagine that built for purpose would be cost competitive with remodeling and adapting aging buildings anyway.
JustSomeNobody 9y ago
Most malls (at least here in the south) have lots of windows in the roof along the walkways, so maybe that light could be light piped into the living quarters. Sure, it's not windows, but it's natural light to help keep their spirits up.