Sustainable Architecture

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a portmanteau of 'bubble' and 'architecture', referring to the design and construction of buildings or structures using inflatable or bubble-like materials

  • The architect presented a groundbreaking design concept called bubbletecture.
  • Have you seen that new building with the bubbletecture design? It's so cool!
  • I love how they're incorporating bubbletecture into modern buildings now.
  • Her ideas were like bubbletecture, always changing and evolving.

noun a home or dwelling built partially or entirely within an iceberg

  • The architect designed a stunning iceberg home that seamlessly blended with the surrounding landscape.
  • Have you seen that new iceberg home being built down the street? It looks so cool!
  • That iceberg home is totally lit, bro!
  • Her heart was like an iceberg home, cold and isolated from the rest of the world.

noun a specific type of concrete alternative that is lightweight, breathable, and has excellent thermal properties

  • Hempcrete is a sustainable building material made from the inner woody fibers of the hemp plant mixed with lime.
  • Have you heard of hempcrete? It's like concrete, but made from hemp!
  • I'm thinking of using hempcrete for our next DIY project - it's eco-friendly and easy to work with.
  • Using hempcrete in construction is like building a house with nature's own ingredients.

noun a type of lightweight concrete that is made by introducing air or gas bubbles into the mixture to reduce its density and improve insulation properties

  • Aerated concrete is a type of lightweight concrete that is produced by adding air bubbles to the mixture.
  • I heard that aerated concrete is great for building because it's strong and lightweight.
  • Aerated concrete is like the bubble wrap of building materials - light and easy to work with.
  • Using aerated concrete in your construction project is like adding a breath of fresh air to the design.