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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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air-conditioned

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

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indoor

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

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vacant

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

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stuccoed

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

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upstairs

on or toward a higher part of a building

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rundown

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

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picturesque

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

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interior

located on the inside part of a particular thing

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formal

(of a garden, room, or park) having an organized and regular design, which follows specific design rules

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exterior

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

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exclusive

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

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downstairs

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

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dilapidated

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

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cramped

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

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bijou

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

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architectural

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

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arched

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

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abandoned

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

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vaulted

(of a roof) built in form of a arch or several arches joined together

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unoccupied

describing a state or condition in which a space or property is not being used, inhabited, or occupied by individuals

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tumbledown

describing a state or condition of a building or structure that is dilapidated, in a state of disrepair, or on the verge of collapsing

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split-level

having floors or rooms built at slightly different heights

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spacious

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

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semi-detached

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

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rambling

(of buildings) spreading in random directions in an irregular pattern

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palatial

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

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open-plan

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

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non-residential

(of buildings, structures, or spaces) not primarily designed or used for residential purposes, such as commercial, industrial, institutional, or public buildings

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modular

consisting of separate, self-contained units that can be combined or rearranged in various configurations

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moated

(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

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low-rise

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

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high-rise

(of buildings) having many floors

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lofty

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

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ionic

related to the ancient Greek style of architecture that uses a scroll-shaped decoration

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gabled

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

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doric

relating to an ancient Greek style of architecture that uses massive plain columns with squared tops

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detached

(of a house) standing alone in a way that does not have any shared walls with other houses

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derelict

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

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corinthian

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

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colonial

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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wall-to-wall

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

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louvred

characterized by having slatted openings or panels that allow for the passage of air or light while providing some degree of privacy or shading

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double-glazed

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

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prefabricated

(particularly of a piece of furniture or building) made in parts that can be easily and quickly put together

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insulated

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

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concrete

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

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leaded

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

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