6.11 - Floor Area Ratio
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating Floor Area Ratio?
💡 Hint: Think about what you divide to find the ratio.
If a plot is 300 m² and the total covered area is 150 m², what is the FAR?
💡 Hint: Use the FAR formula.
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What does FAR stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the context of area calculations.
True or False: A higher FAR means more density in a given plot.
💡 Hint: Think about how density is related to area.
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A piece of land has a plot area of 400 m². A developer aims to build a multi-story building with a total covered area of 600 m². What is the FAR, and how might this affect community services?
💡 Hint: Use the FAR formula.
Analyze the impact of allowing a FAR of 3 on urban sprawl and infrastructure demands compared to a FAR of 1.
💡 Hint: Consider how building density correlates with urban growth.
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