Types of Residential Buildings

The video tutorial introduces various types of residential buildings, such as apartments, duplexes, townhouses, villas, palaces, cabins, and tents. It explains the differences in terminology between regions, like 'apartments' in North America and 'flats' in the UK. The video includes an interactive Q&A session where students discuss their living situations, followed by a recap of the building types and examples of where different people live.

What is the term used for apartments in the UK?

• Lofts

• Flats

• Condos

• Studios

In North America, what are residential units in an apartment building called?

• Flats

• Apartments

• Lofts

• Condos

What is a duplex?

• Two houses joined together

• A large mansion

• A row of houses

• A single house

How many houses are typically joined together in a townhouse?

• Many

• Two

• One

• None

Which of the following is a standalone residential building?

• Townhouse

• Duplex

• Villa

• Apartment

What type of building is a palace?

• A small house

• A row of houses

• A luxurious residence

• A temporary shelter

Which of these is a temporary living space?

• Palace

• Tent

• Cabin

• Villa

What is a cabin typically used for?

• Office space

• Permanent residence

• Storage

• Vacation or retreat

Which type of building is often found in rural or natural settings?

• Apartment

• Cabin

• Duplex

• Townhouse

Where does Susan live?

• In a tent

• In a villa

• In a flat

• In a cabin