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Download Solution PDFIf the building height greater than 50 m, but less than or equal to 250 m, then the building is known as
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Download Solution PDFExplanation:
According to internationally accepted definitions (e.g., CTBUH – Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat):
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Low-rise: Up to ~15–20 m (3–5 storeys)
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Mid-rise / Medium-rise: ~15 m to 50 m
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Tall building: Above 50 m and up to 250 m
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Supertall: Above 250 m
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Megatall: Above 600 m
Additional InformationBuilding Height Classifications
Low-rise buildings
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Typically up to 15–20 meters (around 3 to 5 storeys).
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Commonly used for residential houses, small offices, and schools.
Medium-rise (Mid-rise) buildings
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Range from about 15 m to 50 m (roughly 5 to 12 storeys).
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Often used for commercial complexes and apartment buildings.
Tall buildings
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Buildings that are more than 50 m and up to 250 m in height.
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Require special design considerations for wind, seismic, and structural systems.
Supertall buildings
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Height exceeds 250 meters.
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Examples include high-rise towers and skyscrapers in urban cities.
Megatall buildings
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Height exceeds 600 meters.
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Very few in the world, like Burj Khalifa (828 m).
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