Shared spaces

Corridor windows & privacy

Initial draftUpdated 13 August 2026Approved for Site publication (working draft)

Context and Design Intent

  • Balance privacy, security and natural ventilation at windows facing the common corridor.
  • This file is the authoritative requirements record for this area. The initial draft extracts known points from 10 - Requirements/00 - Renovation Discussion Summary.md; later merges must follow 02 - AI Collaboration Rules.md.

Non-Negotiables

  • WIN-NN-001 — Retain useful airflow even when the main window panels are closed.

Strongly Preferred

  • WIN-SP-004 — Coordinate privacy measures without making the affected rooms dark or poorly ventilated.

Decisions Outstanding

  • WIN-DO-003 — Determine which windows and grilles should be retained, repaired or replaced.
Detailed requirements and coordination

Provisional Ideas

  • WIN-P-002 — Assess upper louvred or ventilating window sections.

Questions for the Interior Designer

  • At what times and from which corridor positions is privacy most important?
  • How much visibility outward should be retained?
  • Are acoustic control, insects or rain ingress recurring concerns?

Whole-Home Coordination

  • Refer to 10 - Requirements/01 - Whole-Home Systems Requirements.md for shared electrical, network, plumbing, AC, accessibility and service-access requirements.