The AIA & National Trust should take him to court to prevent this! He should not be able to make permanent changes to the historic building that belongs to the American people.

What the fuck are they talking about?

Short version

On July 31, 2025, Trump unveiled his plan to demolish the East Wing and replace it with a 90,000-square-foot state ballroom.

Long version

White House Unveils Plan for $200 Million Ballroom, Trump’s Long-Sought Imprint

Officials said a 90,000-square-foot addition to the East Wing would be paid for by President Trump and other donors.

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[–] i_drink_bleach@hexbear.net 19 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Ostentatious garbage. Gaudy, tacky, generally hideous. Didn't the French start building shit like this shortly before the Revolution?

Also, as an MEP professional: where's the HVAC at? Going to get real stuffy in there real fast. I see zero diffusers. Also given the fucking marble ceiling, there will be no "acceptable" place to put any air outlets. So no AC, no outside air. Just a bunch of old-ass republicans farting into a closed box. Lighting also looks way under code.

Who's the fucking architect so I can make sure I never waste my time with them?

[–] Damarcusart@hexbear.net 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Who's the fucking architect so I can make sure I never waste my time with them?

Deep cover comrade architect making sure they'll all going to end up dying of a gas leak or something.

[–] i_drink_bleach@hexbear.net 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

While I love the idea, I've worked with too many architects that give absolutely zero consideration to HVAC. Like AC just magically happens because you have a condenser on the roof.

[–] Damarcusart@hexbear.net 14 points 8 months ago

Like AC just magically happens because you have a condenser on the roof.

Sounds like my landlord speaking to the tradies trying to make sure their tenants don't die from carbon monoxide poisoning.

[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 14 points 8 months ago (1 children)

There will be no "acceptable" place to put any air outlets. So no AC, no outside air... a closed box

That's extra funny post covid. High quality air filtration and ventilation? Who needs it!

Ninja edit

I just realized it's been ~2 months since I've seen any news about bird flu. The quiet before the storm? In fact - I can hear RFK Jr's voice in my head saying "A bird flu pandemic would be good because it would cull the weak." And - of course - Trump is nodding in a agreement.

[–] i_drink_bleach@hexbear.net 10 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

High quality MERV filtration? Fake news. UV inside your air handler? Phony and probably gay.

"The easily avoidable viruses and parasites actually make me STRONGER! cough cough choke hack Yep... more coughing Stronger."