this post was submitted on 25 Jan 2025
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What is this thing?

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Since it spans the whole floor space there must be a massive cavity in there

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[–] BradleyUffner 38 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Infrastructure, like air handling, electric, elevator system, etc.

[–] slazer2au 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yea, machine room is most likely. Elevator motors, hot water systems, etc

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

The building likely has walls that go 6-8ft up passed the actual roof. The HVAC units and such sit on the roof exposed to the elements. I've been on several roofs like that

[–] RedEyeFlightControl 2 points 2 weeks ago

That's just what the defenestrators want you to think