London’s wooden skyscraper explained

London’s wooden skyscraper explained

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11th Grade - University

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In 2016, a proposal was unveiled to construct London's first wooden skyscraper, made of timber and featuring midrise terraces. Planned for central London near the Barbican estate, the 300-meter tall building could accommodate up to 1,000 residential homes within a 1,000,000 square feet area. The structure aims to comply with fire regulations applicable to concrete and steel buildings. If successful, it would become London's second tallest building after The Shard.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the architecture firm propose the construction of London's first wooden skyscraper?

2017

2015

2016

2014

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What is the planned height of the wooden skyscraper in central London?

300 meters

250 meters

200 meters

350 meters

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many new residential homes could the wooden skyscraper potentially house?

500

750

1250

1000

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of regulations must the wooden skyscraper meet?

Zoning

Fire

Environmental

Noise

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If completed, where would the wooden skyscraper rank in height among London's buildings?

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Second

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