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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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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

Ex: condominium fee covers maintenance costs for common areas and services provided by the homeowners ' association .
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cabana
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a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

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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

Ex: apartment has a secure entry system .
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a tall building with one or several apartments built on each floor

Ex: Tenants gathered for a community barbecue in the courtyard of apartment building, fostering a sense of camaraderie among neighbors .
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a residential dwelling designed and intended for occupancy by a single household or family

Ex: The neighborhood is mostly made up single-family homes with front lawns and driveways .
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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

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penthouse
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an apartment on top of a tall building

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duplex
[noun]

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

Ex: duplex was located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to public transport .
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cabin
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a small wooden house or shelter built in a forest or the mountains

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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mansion
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a very large and impressive house

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palace
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a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

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

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

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

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lean-to
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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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shanty
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a small, simple cottage often constructed from basic materials

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

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

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

Ex: After touring the region , they fell in love with the simplicity and beauty of adobe house they eventually purchased .
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dwelling
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a place for living in, such as a house, apartment, etc.

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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
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a very tall building with many floors

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

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

Ex: There is a community floating homes along the harbor , where people enjoy a unique lifestyle .
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igloo
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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
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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
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a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

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houseboat
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a boat designed for living in

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

Ex: The children spent the afternoon playing in tree house, imagining it was a secret fort .
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studio
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a tiny apartment that has only one main room

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

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

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

Ex: Visitors admired the unique structure of joglo, especially its high , central roof .
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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

Ex: Inside mud hut, the temperature remained cool despite the scorching heat outside .
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haveli
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a traditional mansion or large residence with intricate architectural designs, commonly found in South Asia

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

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

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ecohouse
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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

Ex: ecohouses are built in rural areas , offering a peaceful and sustainable way of living .
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barracks
[noun]

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

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

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