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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
buildingstructureconstructionedificefacilityimprovement
Antonyms / Antônimos
natural landscapeundeveloped landwildernessopen space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura construída
Standard term used in architecture and urban planning
Rio de Janeiro
construção
Common colloquial usage, more informal
São Paulo
edificação
Technical term used in real estate and construction industries
Portugal
estrutura edificada
Preferred formal term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

architectureconstructioninfrastructurereal estatedevelopmenturban planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

built environment
architectural heritage
urban fabric
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