— backed by a $200 million donation from Munger — was supposed to be 11-stories high with 4,500 beds across 70 square-foot bedrooms with no windows, according to the Times. But after more than a thousand campus members and Santa Barbara residents expressed complaints, the plan was downsized to nine stories and 3,500 beds. Munger, 98, is a lawyer by trade — not an architect — but with help from architects. He's vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and is worth about $2.
The report draws from a five-month review that included a look at Munger Hall's building prototypes, conversations with those in charge of the project, surveys filled out by faculty and students, academic literature, and faculty expertise. Vice reported
Looks like upscale prison cells to me that shouldn't even be approved for The incarcerated. Seems like any crazy ass idea that comes from a rich person is given credibility and support it does not deserve. Note Munger and Musk. These are not geniuses in most areas of life people.
I read all about the design and as a grad student I can tell you it sounds awful