Architecture et Construction - Types de Logements

a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

immeuble (en copropriété)

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

cabane

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

appartement

a tall building with one or several apartments built on each floor

immeuble

a residential dwelling designed and intended for occupancy by a single household or family

maison unifamiliale, habitation unifamiliale

a type of residential dwelling that shares walls with adjacent units on one or both sides

maison mitoyenne, maison de ville

a factory-built narrow house that is placed in a fixed location for people to live in

maison mobile, mobile home

an apartment on top of a tall building

appartement-terrasse

a residential building that contains two separate living units or residences, typically stacked on top of each other or side by side

maison jumelle, maison accolée

a small wooden house or shelter built in a forest or the mountains

cabane, hutte

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet

a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

château

a big home in the countryside, often with large grounds or gardens

manoir

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cottage

a single-story residential dwelling with a long, low profile and an open floor plan

maison de plain-pied, villa de style ranch

a shelter equipped with strong walls, often built underground, to protect soldiers or guns

bunker

a small house, particularly one in the mountains or the countryside, that is made of thick pieces of wood

cabane en rondins

a very large and impressive house

manoir, belle demeure, maison de maître

a large and impressively designed house that is often the official house of a powerful individual such as a president or king

palais

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

villa, maison de campagne

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

belvédère

a small house separated from a larger one where guests can stay

maison d'hôte

a building of small size, such as a shed or garage, that shares a wall and roof with a building of larger size

appentis

a small house in the countryside, where people temporarily stay while participating in an outdoor activity such as climbing, skiing, etc.

cabane, hutte, chalet, pavillon

a round hall or building that often has a rounded roof as well

rotonde

a small, simple cottage often constructed from basic materials

cabane, abri

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

abri, refuge

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

immeuble

a type of traditional dwelling made from sun-dried bricks, commonly found in arid and warm regions

maison en adobe, habitation en adobe

a place for living in, such as a house, apartment, etc.

habitation, demeure, domicile

a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

pied-à-terre

a very tall building with many floors

tour, gratte-ciel

a small separate building that is built near a main building that it belongs to, such as a shed or barn

dépendance, annexe

a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view

belvédère

a residential structure that is designed to float on water, providing a unique living environment with the possibility of mobility or stationary placement

maison flottante, habitat flottant

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

igloo

a sustainable and environmentally friendly home that is made primarily from natural and recycled materials, such as tires, bottles, and cans

vaisseau terrestre, maison écologique

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

yourte

a boat designed for living in

péniche (aménagée)

an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in

cabane construite dans un arbre

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

studio

a multi-building or multi-unit development designed for residential purposes, often featuring shared amenities and services for the residents

complexe résidentiel, ensemble résidentiel

a tall building primarily designed and constructed for residential purposes, typically housing multiple residential units or apartments within a vertical structure

tour résidentielle, immeuble résidentiel

a portable and temporary shelter used by nomadic communities, often made from animal hides, fabric, or woven materials

tente nomade, yourte

a traditional Javanese wooden house with a peaked roof and intricate carvings, commonly found in Java, Indonesia

maison joglo, habitation joglo

a simple shelter or dwelling made by using a mixture of mud, clay, and other natural materials, commonly found in rural or traditional communities

cabane en boue, maison en terre

a traditional mansion or large residence with intricate architectural designs, commonly found in South Asia

haveli, maison traditionnelle

a traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard, often with ornate architecture and a peaceful atmosphere

riad

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

château

a residence designed and built with a focus on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and the use of eco-friendly materials and technologies to minimize its impact on the environment

maison écologique, écovilla

a building or a set of buildings for soldiers to live in

caserne

a house, particularly found in New York City, that is built of, or with a front made of, a type of reddish-brown sandstone

bâtiment de grès brun

a small building with a high ceiling that is primarily used to provide a covered space for coaches and carriages when they are not in use

remise à calèches

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

maison individuelle, maison détachée