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high-rise A concept with no fixed definition except as contained within specific fire codes or building codes.In commercial real estate,it is generally understood by reference to what it is not.It is not a low-rise, which is a one- or two-story structure. It is not a midrise, which could be anything between three and six, perhaps eight stories high, depending on the community. A high-rise is anything taller than a midrise.The meaning of high-rise in Asheville,North Carolina,will be different than that in New York City or Chicago. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They essentially force mid- and high-rise apartment buildings to comply with the LEED standard developed for commercial office construction and low-rise buildings to comply with a single-family standard that is still in the pilot phase. Merritt River Apartments, which was built in 2002, is a 227-unit luxury high-rise apartment building with covered parking, a full amenity package and convenient commuter access (via an excellent highway network and Metro North stop) to the major employment centers of Norwalk, neighboring Stamford, CT and New York City. Described as an open-space meeting concept that features interactive member projects, attendees will learn about the high-rise apartment complex project in Washington, D. |
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