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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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condominium

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

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cabana

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

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apartment

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

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apartment building

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

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single-family home

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

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townhouse

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

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mobile home

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

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penthouse

an apartment on top of a tall building

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duplex

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

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cabin

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

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chalet

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

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chateau

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

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country house

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

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cottage

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

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ranch house

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

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bunker

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

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log cabin

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

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mansion

a very large and impressive house

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palace

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

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villa

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

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gazebo

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

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guest house

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

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lean-to

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

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lodge

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

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rotunda

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

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shanty

a small, simple cottage often constructed from basic materials

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shelter

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

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tenement

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

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adobe house

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

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dwelling

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

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pied-a-terre

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

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high-rise

a very tall building with many floors

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outbuilding

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

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belvedere

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

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floating home

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

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igloo

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

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Earthship

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

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yurt

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

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houseboat

a boat designed for living in

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tree house

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

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studio

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

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residential complex

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

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residential tower

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

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nomad tent

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

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joglo

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

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hogan

a traditional Navajo dwelling made of wooden poles and covered with earth or natural materials

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mud hut

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

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haveli

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

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riad

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

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castle

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

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ecohouse

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

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barracks

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

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brownstone

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

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carriage house

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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detached house

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

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