Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Describing Buildings

(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air

happening, located, or used inside a building

(of a house, room, seat, etc. ) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

(of a wall or ceiling) decorated or covered with a type of plaster called stucco

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

relating to or 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

relating to or located on the outside part of a particular thing

(of buildings) luxurious and expensive, therefore unaffordable for most people

on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor

(of a building, vehicle, furniture, etc.) old and in a poor condition

(of a room, house, etc.) lacking enough space

(particularly of a building) small, yet stylish and attractive

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

(of a structure) having a curved shape at the top

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

(of a roof) built in form of a arch or several arches joined together; (of a room or building) consisting of one or several arched roofs

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

having floors or rooms built at slightly different heights

(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 buildings) spreading in random directions in an irregular pattern

directly connected to or reminiscent of a palace, including its architecture or furnishings

(of buildings or rooms) having no or few walls inside; therefore, with almost no divided parts

(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

referring to buildings or structures that have a limited number of floors

(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 architectural or decorative style that was common in America during the 18th century, particularly the period it was under British rule

extending or covering the entire width or length of a space, usually referring to carpeting or other floor coverings that span from one wall to another

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

consisting of a hard building material that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones

(of a roof or windowpane) having frames covered with or made of lead