Word: airshaft
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...inclined to agree with the writer that "an airshaft is a vital necessity", where direct ventilation cannot be obtained, but I should like to call his attention to the fact that a tightly-covered airshaft ceases to function as such. It is highly probable that an ingenius architect might devise some simple expedient whereby a current of air might be induced to enter at the base of the shait and escape through a suitable vent at the top, thus securing an adequate circulation of fresh air without admitting rain and snow. Such feats of engineering nave been accomplished...
Your editorial finds fault with the airshaft, but fails to advance any reason why there should be no airshaft. Obviously an airshaft is a vital necessity, and what in the face of rain and snow, is less strange than that it should be covered? "Drinking fountains in the slop sinks" is a nasty phrase. yet only a phrase, since, after an inspection, it is noted that, like other drinking fountains, these are placed above sanitary basins to receive the superfluous water. "Mention might be made of the toilets, the lighting, and ventilation in general", but you do not make...
Like those in the Yard, the dormitories off the Yard have their champion of offensiveness. A very superficial examination will prove to the unprejudiced that Holyoke House deserves this title. For instance, nine bedrooms and one toilet on a single covered airshaft contribute to form a not altogether pleasant feature. Or if this is insufficient to attract the average person let him take note of the drinking fountains in the slop sinks. In addition, mention might be made of the toilets, the lighting, and ventilation in general, but unfortunately (or fortunately) there is not room for the details...