N.: Right. So the walls can be thinner and take up less space, even if the building is tall.
S.: But the facade is cast-iron isn't it?
N.: Yes. The facade is added over the front wall.
(Words and Phrases)
"iron skeleton" 鉄製の骨組み
"contemporary skyscrapers" 現代の超高層ビル
(Practice)
(1) "What is a cast-iron building, anyway?"
"What is … , anyway?" で｢(ところで)…て、とにかく何ですか?｣という意味。
