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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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condominium
[noun]
a building or a group of buildings in which each apartment or house is owned by the person living in it, apart from the areas that are shared by everyone
apartment
[noun]
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
apartment building
[noun]
a tall building with one or several apartments built on each floor
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
mobile home
[noun]
a factory-built narrow house that is placed in a fixed location for people to live in
duplex
[noun]
a residential building that contains two separate living units or residences, typically stacked on top of each other or side by side
chalet
[noun]
a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland
chateau
[noun]
a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance
cottage
[noun]
a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village
ranch house
[noun]
a single-story residential dwelling with a long, low profile and an open floor plan
bunker
[noun]
a shelter equipped with strong walls, often built underground, to protect soldiers or guns
log cabin
[noun]
a small house, particularly one in the mountains or the countryside, that is made of thick pieces of wood
palace
[noun]
a large and impressively designed house that is often the official house of a powerful individual such as a president or king
villa
[noun]
a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions
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
lodge
[noun]
a small house in the countryside, where people temporarily stay while participating in an outdoor activity such as climbing, skiing, etc.
shelter
[noun]
a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather
tenement
[noun]
a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood
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
belvedere
[noun]
a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view
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
igloo
[noun]
a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow
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 complex
[noun]
a multi-building or multi-unit development designed for residential purposes, often featuring shared amenities and services for the residents
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
castle
[noun]
a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
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
brownstone
[noun]
a house, particularly found in New York City, that is built of, or with a front made of, a type of reddish-brown sandstone
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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