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Part Two

[Structural height in technical usage is the highest architectural detail on building from street-level. Depending on how they are classi­fied, spires and masts used as antennas are not generally included.

The definition of a low-rise vs. a high rise building is a matter of debate, but generally three storeys or less is considered low-rise.]⁰

Any building requires a certain amount of internal infrastructure to function, which includes such elements like heating/cooling, power and telecommunications, water and wastewater. etc. Especially in commercial buildings (such as offices or factories), these can be ex­tremely intricate systems taking up large amounts of space (some­times located in separate areas or double floors false ceilings) and constitute a big part of the regular maintenance required.

[In large commercial and residential buildings conveying systems to transport people are presented by elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks (horizontal and inclined).]⁰

In recent years, due to efficiency codes which have come into ef­fect in many countries, new construction technologies and methods have emerged. The main objective of modern construction practice is to improve efficiency performance and reduce construction waste.

Ever since the first cave paintings, buildings have become objects of artistic expression. In recent years, interest in sustainable planning and building practices has also become part of the design process of many new buildings. (I 260 п.зн.)

* Real estate development is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of

raw land and the sale of improved parcels to others. Development is the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land.' (Planning Act 1990, UK) (360 п.зн.)

4. Переведите предложения[...]⁰ письменно.

• New construction technologies and methods have emerged re­cently.

• Buildings have been adapted throughout history tor a wide number of factors.

• Any building requires a certain amount of internal infrastruc­ture to function.

• Buildings serve as general space to comfortably live and work.

• Buildings come in a wide amount of forms and functions.

6. Расположите заголовки согласно содержанию текста.

Ø The main objective of modern construction practice.

Ø Internal infrastructure of buildings.

Ø A bit of history on buildings.

Ø Definition of the word 'building'.

Ø The advantages of multi-storey buildings.

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