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In reply to the discussion: UC Santa Barbara planned a dorm for 4,500 students with few windows and only 2 exits [View all]genxlib
(6,198 posts)33. No offense meant. I love my Architect compatriots.
But I am an Engineer. We are bound by the secret Engineer handshake to rag on Architects. As I am sure is true in reverse.
I saw the floor plan
They are all in the packet in that link https://www.dfss.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/docs/dcs/DRC%20Meeting%20Packet%2010.05.21.pdf
It is definitely relentless and high density.
But I also saw the floor plans of the roof and ground floor and there are tons of nice amenities and spaces available.
I would like to see it with every other "house" removed in lieu of a courtyard but I still don't mind the living arrangements. But I think we've established that I am strange that way.
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UC Santa Barbara planned a dorm for 4,500 students with few windows and only 2 exits [View all]
FelineOverlord
Oct 2021
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UC Santa Barbara planned a dorm for 4,500 students with few windows and only 2 exits
FelineOverlord
Oct 2021
#1
Yikes...if you built it ("just so") they will come, and I will pay for it
Backseat Driver
Oct 2021
#7
The building has windows. The window opens on a common space that the bedrooms,
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2021
#6
Most American oligarchs are more interested in vanity projects, not actually helping people.
Irish_Dem
Oct 2021
#8
Maybe they need psychological testing for those assigned to the windowless rooms.
hunter
Oct 2021
#9
I think referring to it as engineering behavior makes it sound more draconian than it really is.
genxlib
Oct 2021
#19
Clicking the source takes you away from twit & to the SB Independent article. The Indy is good...
Hekate
Oct 2021
#37
little windowless prison cubes for sleeping. wording implies student would be out somewhere else
Demovictory9
Oct 2021
#32