Edge Virtual Field Trip

What was the original name of the neighborhood where Hudson Yards is located?

• The Meatpacking District

• Chelsea

• The Tenderloin

• Soho

What is the primary goal behind the creation of Hudson Yards?

• To provide luxury housing

• To create a community space

• To create a new shopping district

• To increase office space in Manhattan

How does Edge contribute to sustainability?

• By having a zero-waste policy

• By producing clean power on-site

• By using solar panels

• By using rainwater for plants

What is the significance of the glass floor on Edge?

• It generates solar power

• It's purely decorative

• It provides a thrilling experience

• It's made from recycled materials

What makes the glass on Edge unique?

• It's heated

• It's unbreakable

• It's tilted for a thrilling experience

• It's bulletproof

How were the steel pieces for the observation deck tested?

• In New York

• Virtually, using computer simulations

• In Italy, upside down

• On-site, one by one

What was one of the biggest challenges in constructing Edge?

• Designing the observation deck

• Transporting materials to the site

• Finding enough workers

• Getting city approval

What is the purpose of the tuned mass damper in Edge?

• To generate electricity

• To support the glass floor

• To reduce building sway

• To control the temperature