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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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
a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach
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
a tall building with one or several apartments built on each floor
a residential dwelling designed and intended for occupancy by a single household or family
a type of house that is typically multi-storied and attached to other similar houses in a row or block, often found in urban areas
a factory-built narrow house that is placed in a fixed location for people to live in
an apartment on top of a tall building
a residential building that contains two separate living units or residences, typically stacked on top of each other or side by side
a small wooden house or shelter built in a forest or the mountains
a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland
a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance
a big home in the countryside, often with large grounds or gardens
a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village
a single-story residential dwelling with a long, low profile and an open floor plan
a shelter equipped with strong walls, often built underground, to protect soldiers or guns
a small house, particularly one in the mountains or the countryside, that is made of thick pieces of wood
a very large and impressive house
a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.
a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions
a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden
a small house separated from a larger one where guests can stay
a building of small size, such as a shed or garage, that shares a wall and roof with a building of larger size
a small house in the countryside, where people temporarily stay while participating in an outdoor activity such as climbing, skiing, etc.
a small, simple cottage often constructed from basic materials
a structure offering protection and privacy from danger
a house or building divided into separate residences, often large and associated with urban, lower-income housing
a type of traditional dwelling made from sun-dried bricks, commonly found in arid and warm regions
a place for living in, such as a house, apartment, etc.
a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling
a very tall building with many floors
a small separate building that is built near a main building that it belongs to, such as a shed or barn
a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view
a residential structure that is designed to float on water, providing a unique living environment with the possibility of mobility or stationary placement
a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow
a sustainable and environmentally friendly home that is made primarily from natural and recycled materials, such as tires, bottles, and cans
a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia
a boat designed for living in
an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in
a tiny apartment that has only one main room
a multi-building or multi-unit development designed for residential purposes, often featuring shared amenities and services for the residents
a tall building primarily designed and constructed for residential purposes, typically housing multiple residential units or apartments within a vertical structure
a portable and temporary shelter used by nomadic communities, often made from animal hides, fabric, or woven materials
a traditional Javanese wooden house with a peaked roof and intricate carvings, commonly found in Java, Indonesia
a simple shelter or dwelling made by using a mixture of mud, clay, and other natural materials, commonly found in rural or traditional communities
a traditional mansion or large residence with intricate architectural designs, commonly found in South Asia
a traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard, often with ornate architecture and a peaceful atmosphere
a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
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
a building or a set of buildings for soldiers to live in
a house, particularly found in New York City, that is built of, or with a front made of, a type of reddish-brown sandstone
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
a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden
