Architecture and Construction - Describing Buildings
Here you will learn some English words related to describing buildings such as "vacant", "interior", and "spacious".
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(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air
(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.
(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used
on or toward a higher part of a building
(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence
(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting
located on the inside part of a particular thing
(of a garden, room, or park) having an organized and regular design, which follows specific design rules
located on the outer surface of a particular thing
restricted or limited to a select group, often offering premium quality or services to a specific, privileged audience
on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor
damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance
(of a room, house, etc.) lacking enough space
relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building
(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore
describing a state or condition in which a space or property is not being used, inhabited, or occupied by individuals
describing a state or condition of a building or structure that is dilapidated, in a state of disrepair, or on the verge of collapsing
(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside
(of a house) sharing a wall with another similar house on one side
(of a building or structure) irregularly built or spread out in an unplanned, sprawling manner
resembling or associated with a palace in structure or function
(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space
(of buildings, structures, or spaces) not primarily designed or used for residential purposes, such as commercial, industrial, institutional, or public buildings
consisting of separate, self-contained units that can be combined or rearranged in various configurations
(of a castle, house, etc.) having a wide and deep hole around, which is often filled with water and is used as a protection against enemy attacks
(of buildings) having many floors
(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding
related to the ancient Greek style of architecture that uses a scroll-shaped decoration
having a triangular-shaped roof formed by two sloping sides that meet at a ridge, typically found on the end of a building or structure
relating to an ancient Greek style of architecture that uses massive plain columns with squared tops
(of a house) standing alone in a way that does not have any shared walls with other houses
having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time
relating to or characteristic of a style of architecture known for its fancy and detailed design, featuring columns with decorative tops and leafy decorations, often seen in ancient Greek and Roman buildings
reflecting the style of architecture or decoration typical in 18th-century America under British influence
characterized by having slatted openings or panels that allow for the passage of air or light while providing some degree of privacy or shading
referring to windows or doors that are constructed with two panes of glass separated by a layer of air or gas, providing improved insulation and noise reduction
(particularly of a piece of furniture or building) made in parts that can be easily and quickly put together
covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it
