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Storey

usgb/ˈstɔːri/Volume
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Building Heights

Storey indicates the vertical sections as buildings get taller.

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Skyscrapers can have over 100 storeys.
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Ground Reference

'Ground storey' refers to the floor at street level.

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Retail stores are often on the ground storey.
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Cultural Differences

The floor numbering can vary by country; some start the count above ground level.

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In the UK, the 'first storey' is above the ground floor.
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