Practice Floor Area Ratio (FAR)/Floor Space Index (FSI) - 13.13.1.2 | 13. Functional Requirements | Building Planning and Computer- aided Civil Engineering drawing
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13.13.1.2 - Floor Area Ratio (FAR)/Floor Space Index (FSI)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does FAR stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what the acronym represents regarding building planning.

Question 2

Easy

If a plot size is 800 square feet and the FAR is 1:1, what is the maximum floor area allowed?

💡 Hint: Use the definition of FAR to solve.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a higher FAR indicate?

  • More floors can be built
  • Fewer buildings are allowed
  • Wider roads are required

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings relate to the size of the plot.

Question 2

True or False: FAR is the same in all zones of a city.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember that zoning laws apply different standards.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a plot of 2,500 square feet, if city regulations state an FAR of 4:1, how would you design a building to maximize space while ensuring community amenities are considered?

💡 Hint: Consider zoning laws that may affect your design.

Question 2

Analyze how varying FAR can influence urban sprawl versus compact city design in a suburban area.

💡 Hint: Think about how space usage changes with density.

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