Titman describes seats as "a place, a nook or cranny, a microenvironment of some kind." Having exposed seating makes students vulnerable and they prefer to have places they can “sit” on. Titman used the exposed benches, as an example of how children don't like the location of the benches. Furthermore, the benches do not give students the idea that they can “sit with friends to play or talk or in a private, sheltered place to sit and 'do nothing'”. “It meant that the territory provided a 'place for them and people like them' by recognizing and meeting some of their needs.” Giving children a place to sit outdoors so they can interact with their peers allows them to feel more relaxed. Students need an outlet during the school day where they are able to release some of that pent-up energy, and free time is an excellent angst. Playtime is usually outdoors, so children can get fresh air and sunshine, but sometimes the weather can prevent students from going outside. Imposing a refuge within the school for these situations is necessary, because the school “meets the needs of the students”.