On the other hand, is an architecture degree the right credential to criticize the proposal? The strongest critique seems to come from the social science side

On the other hand, is an architecture degree the right credential to criticize the proposal? The strongest critique seems to come from the social science side with an argument that windowless rooms are bad for mental health. I'm interested in hearing more about that, particularly whether there's a difference between windows and natural-spectrum light (the latter of which can be mimicked). However, an architect has no particular authority on this subject. I can't give his opinion here any more weight than the manager who's hired architects before.