Green Roof Consultation

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

You are a member of a neighbourhood committee planning to install a green roof on your local community centre. You need to contact an architectural consultant who specialises in urban rooftop gardens to seek advice on structural feasibility and plant selection. Write an email to the consultant.

Outline your committee's proposal for the green roof
Inquire about structural assessments and weight limitations
Request a preliminary meeting to discuss the project timeline

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Questions 2–3

Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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Studio Daylighting Adjustments

You are managing the refurbishment of your firm's open-plan design studio. The interior is currently too dark, so your team wants to add tubular skylights and light shelves to maximise natural illumination. Write an email to the project's lead architect to discuss these design changes.

Explain why the current lighting levels in the studio are inadequate
Propose the inclusion of tubular skylights and light shelves
Ask for an estimated cost and completion schedule for these additions

Library Accessibility Upgrades

You are a university student representative who recently surveyed the main campus library. Several students with mobility impairments reported difficulty accessing upper floors due to heavy manual doors and steep entrance thresholds. Write an email to the university facilities manager regarding universal accessibility upgrades.

Report the specific accessibility barriers identified by students
Suggest practical architectural modifications to improve building access
Request an update on scheduled campus renovations and funding

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