Floor-to-area ratio (FAR) is the ratio between the total floor space of a building and the area of
land on which it is built. Thus, a building with a floor area that perfectly equals the lot on which it
is built would have an FAR of 1. FAR is one measure that can be an indicator of suburban sprawl.
Which of the following statements involving FAR is accurate?
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Skyscrapers have the lowest FAR of all
architectural styles.
Areas of suburban sprawl in the United
States tend to have an average FAR of 2.0 or
more.
An average FAR of 1.5 or higher is the
minimum threshold associated with
walkability and reduced dependence on
cars to get around.
Suburban shopping malls tend to have an
FAR of 3.0 or more.