building; structure; edifice

a person who designs and oversees the construction of buildings

the building or construction industry; the sector of the economy focused on civil engineering and building projects

The cultural and institutional components of a society, such as its legal system, religion, and philosophy, which are built upon its economic foundation.

a group or cluster of buildings that are related or linked together; architectural complex

A building or part of a structure built without a permit or that violates building codes and zoning laws; an illegal structure.

the academic study or discipline of architecture; includes the design, materials, and construction of buildings

building or construction site

building, renovation, or maintenance of a structure; architectural engineering

a round building or a hall, often with a dome

An official license or document granted by the authorities for the construction, use, or demolition of a building.

Raw materials used in construction, such as cement, steel, wood, brick, and glass. Often shortened to [[建材|建材|jian4 cai2]].

Architecture that mimics the structure or form of living organisms to improve engineering efficiency or performance, such as honeycomb structures used to reduce weight while increasing strength

Total construction area or floor space of a building, including the functional areas, service areas, and the area taken up by the structure itself.

modern architecture; contemporary building design; architecture from the modern era that is directly related to present-day styles

building with a height significantly greater than that of a standard high-rise, typically exceeding 100 meters in Chinese urban planning standards

structure built in violation of regulations or without a valid permit

the practice and industry of designing, building, and maintaining public works and physical structures

a building with many stories; skyscraper; high-rise

total built-up area of a building including all floors

construction worker; builder