The greater ease of communication, and the improved morale, which will result can only improve the quality of research over the whole department, and certainly the learning experience of the student. Every research student should have a place from which to start each day. Many students who already have this privilege find it invaluable, but many complain that their space is too overcrowded, unpleasant, or useless other than for storage. The creation of more offices and more specialized rooms should largely solve such problems. Having a place of one's own is important.
Access becomes much simpler as everyone becomes easier to find.
Post, telephone calls and messages are much more readily delivered and collected. Isolation should decrease and morale improve. Writing boards, their materials, waste bins and recycling boxes should also be provided. Chairs must be comfortable and adjustable. Rooms must be well ventilated and heated, and there should be suitable lighting.