DEFINITIONS
A rectangular block made of baked clay and commonly used for building walls.
BRICK
The architect designed the building with s_______ p_______ on the roof to generate electricity.
solar panels
The architect made a small ______ to the original design. (adjust)
ADJUSTMENT
The workers completed most of the repairs ___-site to save time and transportation costs.
on
The upper floors of the building can ______ to provide different views of the city.
rotate
A machine that carries people or goods between different floors of a building.
ELEVATOR
The workers used r_______ c________ to make the structure stronger.
reinforced concrete
The new heating system is much more ______ than the old one. (efficiency)
EFFICIENT
The new apartment building is equipped ______ advanced heating and cooling systems.
with
Modern buildings often ______ fewer workers because many tasks can be completed by machines.
require
The basic or most important part of something.
CORE
The company chose __________ to make the building last for many years.
durable materials
The ______ of the new residential complex took almost two years. (construct)
CONSTRUCTION
The design of the new hospital was strongly influenced ______ traditional architectural styles.
by
Poor insulation can ______ to higher energy consumption in buildings.
contribute
A building or other structure designed to produce or obtain the resources it needs with little or no outside support.
SELF-SUFFICIENT
Modern buildings require complex __________ to provide water and remove waste.
plumbing systems
The company's latest ______ has changed the way modern buildings are designed. (innovative)
INNOVATION
These research findings have considerable relevance ______ modern urban planning and development.
to
The workers carefully ______ the different parts of the new machine.
assemble
To form a part of a total; to make up a specific portion or percentage of a larger group.
ACCOUNT FOR
________ __________aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings by using energy-efficient materials and renewable energy sources.
Sutainable architecture
Regular ______ is essential to keep the building's electrical and plumbing systems working properly. (maintain)
MAINTENANCE
Many residents expressed a strong preference ______ smaller, energy-efficient apartments in well-connected areas.
for
Because the building has an unusual shape, many of its components had to be ______ rather than mass-produced.
custom-made