Variables management in fm11.0

All,
I have a need with framemaker I do not know how to handle. Here is an example of my need:
Let's say I need to produce a document related to a house, which can be 1 2 or 3 floors.
I will then produce a variables :"nb of floor" which will be "1" "2" or "3", and use this variable in text content. That is ok, BUT
How can I automate an additional variable named "House_type" which would be "OnefloorHouse" "TwofloorsHouse" or "ThreefloorsHouse"?
Thanks for your help.
Regards, Stephane.

How are you applying the Variables in FM? Are you importing into specific files that just pertain to the house types and number of floors?
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