Residential Buildings

Definition

Residential buildings are structures designed for people to live in. They can range from single-family homes to multi-unit high-rise apartment buildings.

Analogy

Think of residential buildings like different types of bird nests. Just as birds build different types of nests (like a small cup nest or a large eagle's nest) based on their needs and environment, humans also construct various types of residential buildings depending on factors such as family size, income, and cultural preferences.

Related terms

Single-Family Home: A standalone house designed for one family to live in. It usually includes a yard and is separated from other houses.

Apartment Building: A large building that contains several individual living spaces called apartments. These are often rented rather than owned by the occupants.

Condominium: Similar to an apartment but typically owned by the resident instead of rented. Condos are often part of a larger complex with shared amenities like pools or gyms.