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"no natural light" -- don't most indoor malls have lots of skylights? I suppose that's only in the common/transit areas and not in the shops (where offices are

• xnyan 6y ago
  So, fun story. I did not know this at the time, but I then (and now to much lesser degree) had pretty significant sensory overload/over-sensitivity issues particularly with light. I vividly remember being taken to Cary Town Center by my parents and for some reason feeling an overwhelming sense of relief, though I did not understand why at the time. Going back as an adult, I realized it's because the place was a freaking cave. I think even mid 80-90s malls had much more natural light, but Cary Towne Center was built in 79 and I think even if they turned the roof into a sheet of plexiglass that the layout would keep large sections dark. The food court for example is on the first floor and is lined with shops, preventing easy windows of any kind. Maybe they can use a series of mirrors?
  • wtallis 6y ago
    My recollection of that mall is that if you're more than 30 feet from an entrance, you'll be completely unaware that there's a thunderstorm going on outside unless it knocks out power. However, Google Earth does seem to show skylights through some of the major walkways and one of the larger stores, plus the food court. They didn't accomplish much.