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  2. Flat roof - Wikipedia

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    A rooftop in Haikou, Hainan, China, being used as a garden, storage area for wood, chicken run, and barbecue area. A flat roof is the most cost-efficient roof shape as all room space can be used fully (below and above the roof). Having a smaller surface area, flat roofs require less material and are usually stronger than pitched roofs. [27]

  3. Floor area ratio - Wikipedia

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    Comparison of floor area ratio (FAR) or floor space index (FSI) and building coverage ratio (BCR) Floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of a building's total floor area (gross floor area) to the size of the piece of land upon which it is built. It is often used as one of the regulations in city planning along with the building-to-land ratio. [1]

  4. List of urban areas in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    the definition follows a ‘bricks and mortar’ approach, with areas defined as built-up land with a minimum area of 20 hectares (200,000 m 2), while settlements within 200 metres of each other are linked. Built-up area sub-divisions are also identified to provide greater detail in the data, especially in the larger conurbations. [1]

  5. Domestic roof construction - Wikipedia

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    Building codes in the U.S. specify ventilation rates as a minimum of 1 sq ft (0.093 m 2) of opening per 150 sq ft (14 m 2) (1:150) with a ratio of 1:300 in some conditions. [8] Warm air rises, so ceiling insulation is designed to have a higher r-value and the insulation is often installed between the ceiling joists or rafters.

  6. Geography of England - Wikipedia

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    England prints its own banknotes which are also circulated in Wales. The economy of England is the largest part of the United Kingdom's economy. Regional differences: A map of England divided by the average GVA per capita in 2007 showing the distribution of wealth. The strength of the English economy varies from region to region.

  7. Strata SE1 - Wikipedia

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    The turbines are of course not merely decorative but have a function which is directly related to the Elephant’s status as an energy action area and to the achievement of the zero carbon growth which is a key objective of the framework.” [13] Construction began in 2007 and was completed in June 2010. The cost is estimated at £113.5 million.

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  9. Solar power in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    The UK government agreed in April 2010 to pay for all grid-connected generated electricity at an initial rate of up to 41.3 pence (US$0.67) per kWh, whether used locally or exported. [55] The rates proved more attractive than necessary, and in August 2011, were drastically reduced for installations over 50 kW, [ 56 ] a policy change criticised ...