The Future is Now Virtual Field Trip Review

What city did Olivia take us to on our virtual field trip?

• New York

• New Jersey

• Hudson

• Miami

Why did Olivia think the building was worth the field trip?

• It was free to see.

• It was where she was born.

• The building was innovative in many ways.

• Her mom was an architect, and her dad was an engineer.

What is the name of the building?

• Deck House

• Sky Patio

• Edge

• Triangular Floor

What two materials are the main parts of Edge?

• Steel and Crystal

• Crystal and Cement

• Cement and Steel

• Steel and Glass

What are three jobs that contributed to the building of Edge?

• Engineers, architects, and nurses.

• Engineers, teachers, and electricians.

• Architects, engineers, and construction teams.

• Architects, employees, custodians.

When The Weekend recorded a music video on the glass floor at The Edge, a helicopter flew around filming it. True or False?

• True

• False

In what country did the steel get fabricated?

• Ireland

• France

• Spain

• Italy

Which one is a job that you could get if you wanted to work at a building like The Edge?

• President

• Teacher

• Mayor

• Maintenance worker

Why does the glass wind barrier lean outward?

• It couldn't stand up straight so they left it slanted.

• The trains shook the building and the glass began leaning.

• They added that to the design to make it more scary for visitors.

• The glass is naturally very heavy.

The Hudson yards are below the building itself. What are the yards?

• A cemetery

• A playground

• A gathering place

• A railyard