Sustainable Building Practices

noun a small green plant that typically grows in dense clumps or mats in damp or shady locations

• The moss-covered rocks in the garden create a serene atmosphere.
• I love how the moss makes everything look so green and lush.
• That old tree is covered in moss, it looks so cool.
• The moss of jealousy slowly crept into their friendship, causing it to wither.

noun the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

• The roof of the building was made of durable materials to withstand harsh weather conditions.
• Let's hang out on the roof and enjoy the view.
• I can't believe you climbed up on the roof to get a better look!
• The roof of his emotions finally caved in after years of holding everything in.

noun a type of building that is much wider than it is tall, similar to a skyscraper but built horizontally into the ground

• The groundscraper is a type of building that extends horizontally rather than vertically.
• Have you seen that new groundscraper they're building downtown?
• I heard they're calling that groundscraper the 'sideways skyscraper'.
• Her ambition soared like a groundscraper, reaching out in all directions at once.

noun a tall building predominantly made of wood or timber

• The new plyscraper in the city is an impressive feat of engineering.
• Have you seen that new plyscraper downtown? It's huge!
• That plyscraper is lit!
• The plyscraper stood tall like a modern day giant in the skyline.

noun wastewater generated from activities such as laundry, dishwashing, and bathing, which can be reused for irrigation or other non-potable purposes

• Greywater is wastewater generated from activities such as laundry, dishwashing, and bathing, which can be reused for irrigation purposes.
• Hey, did you know that greywater from the washing machine can actually be used to water the garden?
• I heard that some people are using greywater to save on their water bills.
• Just like how greywater can be recycled for other uses, we should learn to repurpose things in our lives for a more sustainable future.