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Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Types of Housing
Here you will learn some English words related to the different types of housing such as "cabana", "townhouse", and "cottage".
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single-family home
[noun]
a residential dwelling designed and intended for occupancy by a single household or family
townhouse
[noun]
a type of residential dwelling that shares walls with adjacent units on one or both sides
chateau
[noun]
a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance
ranch house
[noun]
a single-story residential dwelling with a long, low profile and an open floor plan
lean-to
[noun]
a building of small size, such as a shed or garage, that shares a wall and roof with a building of larger size
adobe house
[noun]
a type of traditional dwelling made from sun-dried bricks composed of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes other organic materials, commonly found in arid and warm regions
pied-a-terre
[noun]
a small secondary residence or apartment, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling
outbuilding
[noun]
a small separate building that is built near a main building that it belongs to, such as a shed or barn
floating home
[noun]
a residential structure that is designed to float on water, providing a unique living environment with the possibility of mobility or stationary placement
Earthship
[noun]
a sustainable and environmentally friendly home that is made primarily from natural and recycled materials, such as tires, bottles, and cans
tree house
[noun]
an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in
residential tower
[noun]
a tall building primarily designed and constructed for residential purposes, typically housing multiple residential units or apartments within a vertical structure
nomad tent
[noun]
a portable and temporary shelter used by nomadic communities, often made from animal hides, fabric, or woven materials
joglo
[noun]
a traditional Javanese wooden house with a peaked roof and intricate carvings, commonly found in Java, Indonesia
hogan
[noun]
a traditional Navajo dwelling made of wooden poles and covered with earth or natural materials
mud hut
[noun]
a simple shelter or dwelling made by using a mixture of mud, clay, and other natural materials, commonly found in rural or traditional communities
haveli
[noun]
a traditional mansion or large residence with intricate architectural designs, commonly found in South Asia
riad
[noun]
a traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard, often with ornate architecture and a peaceful atmosphere
ecohouse
[noun]
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
carriage house
[noun]
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
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