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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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Words Related to Architecture and Construction
air-conditioned
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She preferred shopping air-conditioned malls to avoid the oppressive outdoor temperatures .
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indoor
[Adjective]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

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vacant
[Adjective]

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

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upstairs
[Adverb]

on or toward a higher part of a building

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rundown
[Adjective]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

Ex: rundown neighborhood had a high crime rate and few residents .
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picturesque
[Adjective]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

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interior
[Adjective]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

Ex: They inspected interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .
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exterior
[Adjective]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

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exclusive
[Adjective]

restricted or limited to a select group, often offering premium quality or services to a specific, privileged audience

Ex: The artist held exclusive gallery showing for collectors and critics .
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downstairs
[Adverb]

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

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dilapidated
[Adjective]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

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cramped
[Adjective]

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

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architectural
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Students in the architectural program study a wide range of topics , from structural engineering architectural history .
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abandoned
[Adjective]

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

Ex: abandoned suitcase lay in the empty station .
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spacious
[Adjective]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

Ex: The conference room spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .
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semi-detached
[Adjective]

(of a house) sharing a wall with another similar house on one side

Ex: After the renovation , semi-detached home looks completely modern .
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open-plan
[Adjective]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

Ex: open-plan design of the restaurant allows diners to see into the kitchen while they eat .
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high-rise
[Adjective]

(of buildings) having many floors

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lofty
[Adjective]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

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derelict
[Adjective]

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

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colonial
[Adjective]

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

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insulated
[Adjective]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

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concrete
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The real estate agent showed us a house concrete countertops in the kitchen .
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