construction method
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construction method
The way and method in which a building or another structure is constructed. This includes the materials, techniques, and architectural style used.
Das Haus ist in traditioneller Fachwerk-Bauweise errichtet.
The house was built using a traditional half-timbered construction method.
'Bauweise' (construction method) is a compound noun made up of 'Bau' (building, construction) and 'Weise' (way, method). So it literally means 'the way of building.'
Die energiesparende Bauweise des Hauses senkt die Heizkosten.
The energy-saving construction method of the house reduces heating costs.
To describe the construction method of a building, the preposition 'in' is used very frequently. The typical structure is: 'in ... Bauweise errichtet/gebaut sein' (to be constructed/built using a ... construction method).
Das Gebäude wurde in modularer Bauweise erstellt und kann später erweitert werden.
The building was constructed using a modular construction method and can be expanded later.
Common combinations describe the material or style, e.g. 'Holzbauweise' (timber construction), 'Massivbauweise' (solid construction), or 'offene Bauweise' (open-plan construction). Adjectives like 'traditionell' (traditional), 'modern' (modern), or 'nachhaltig' (sustainable) are also typical.
Viele neue Bürogebäude zeichnen sich durch eine offene und moderne Bauweise aus.
Many new office buildings are characterized by an open and modern construction method.
architecture
Both Architektur and Bauweise can describe the design of a building. Architektur tends to emphasize its distinctive form or style, while Bauweise focuses more on how the building was constructed, for example using particular materials or techniques. Use Architektur for the style and Bauweise for the construction.
Die Bauweise des alten Hauses beruht auf Holz, Lehm und einer besonderen Konstruktion.
The old house’s construction method is based on wood, clay, and a special structural design.
Die Architektur des alten Hauses ist durch große Fenster und klare Linien geprägt.
The architecture of the old house is characterized by large windows and clean lines.
