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> There are also many areas zoned for a maximum height of zero feet. The smartass in me wants to say, "then build subterranean homes/buildings" :) Would suck
by cesarbs 12y ago
> There are also many areas zoned for a maximum height of zero feet.
The smartass in me wants to say, "then build subterranean homes/buildings" :)
Would suck in terms of natural lighting but it would be nice to see the faces of people who want those zones to be like that.
- nsnick 12y agoPeople would rent subterranean apartments in Silicon Valley.
- Kalium 12y agoI believe regulations require multiple immediate exits available from each apartment in case of earthquake/fire. Makes underground ones a non-starter.
- kazagistar 12y agoUnfortunately, building down tends to be much more expensive then building up.
- bydo 12y agoThe super-rich already do this in London[1]. Though there is legislation in the works to limit maximum depth as well as height[2]. 1 - http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/nov/09/billionaires-basements-london-houses-architecture http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/nov/09/billiona... 2 - http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323893504578559523601890986 http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB100014241278873238935045785595...