built structure
[/bɪlt ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: built structures
estrutura construída
1. Any man-made construction or building that has been erected on land, including residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings
The city has many historic built structures from the 19th century.
A cidade possui muitas estruturas construídas históricas do século XIX.
2. In urban planning and architecture, any permanent or semi-permanent edifice designed and constructed by humans
The survey documented all built structures within the designated area.
O levantamento documentou todas as estruturas construídas dentro da área designada.
3. Infrastructure and buildings that form the physical environment of developed areas
The preservation of built structures is important for maintaining cultural heritage.
A preservação de estruturas construídas é importante para manter o patrimônio cultural.
The term 'built structure' is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English in the contexts of urban development, real estate transactions, historical preservation, and environmental assessments. In Brazil, the concept is particularly relevant in discussions about urban sprawl, favela development, and architectural conservation in historic city centers like Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and São Luís.
NYC Slang
structure / building / real estate
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