Microsoft campus is a virtual anomaly for Seattle office space. Every space I’ve ever seen has had one window for every three to six employees. Unless you have a north facing window, the sun will typically be a problem for part of the day.

I’ve seen a few spaces where closely spaced buildings provide some afternoon protection for the lower floors, but that is relatively rare.

Coatings have gotten better over time, but most people don’t understand that glare is worst when the monitor is pointed straight at your eyes, and a little bit of tilt will solve most of your problems.