The company I work for recently built a brand new building in the downtown area.
I was extremely anxious to move into our updated facility.
I was excited to have a brand new office, desk and chair with a gorgeous view of the city. I was told that the corporation was sparing no expense and installing the latest heating, cooling and lighting technology. However, I quickly realized that there are some drawbacks to our modern facility. Because of the very prestigious location, there is no nearby parking. I’m now forced to leave my car in a parking garage several blocks away. I then walk through temperatures that fluctuate between ninety and negative twenty degrees. I navigate crowded sidewalks and deal with snow, rain, humidity and every possible weather condition. I am very thankful that the building is entire temperature controlled. I am not thrilled that there is no access to a thermostat anywhere in the building. The temperature of the building is regulated automatically and according to the calendar. At a designated date, the heating system starts up and it operates for six straight months. The day the heating system shuts down, the air conditioner take over. It doesn’t matter what the weather outside is doing. If we get a particularly hot and humid October, the heating system is still pumping hot air into the building. Since none of the windows open, we have no way to escape the heat. Most everyone keeps a small fan on their desk as well as a jacket draped over the back of their chair. When the air conditioner is blasting, the building is often freezing cold.