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Designing Buildings at 09:40, 15 October 2020

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Editor at 18:28, 11 November 2019

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	* Condominium.		* Condominium.
	* Curtilage.		* Curtilage.
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	* Domestic building.		* Domestic building.
	* Duplex.		* Duplex.
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Editor at 19:48, 7 November 2019

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	* Flat definition.		* Flat definition.
	* Household.		* Household.
		+	* Living room.
	* Maisonette.		* Maisonette.
	* Penthouse.		* Penthouse.

Editor at 13:35, 2 November 2018

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−	The term ‘apartment’ refers to a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, typically, on a single level. It is generally associated with North American real estate, although apartments have been common as far back as the Roman times. The term itself is thought to have originated in the mid 17th century, from the French word ‘appartement’ derived from the Italian ‘appartamento’ in turn derived from ‘appartare', meaning ‘to separate’.	+	The term ‘apartment’ refers to a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, typically, on a single level. It is generally associated with North American real estate, although apartments have been common as far back as the Roman times. The term itself is thought to have originated in the mid-17th century, from the French word ‘appartement’ derived from the Italian ‘appartamento’ in turn derived from ‘appartare', meaning ‘to separate’.

	In North America, apartments are typically leased. Residential blocks in which the residents own their accommodation are generally referred to as ‘condominiums’.		In North America, apartments are typically leased. Residential blocks in which the residents own their accommodation are generally referred to as ‘condominiums’.
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	For more information see: Penthouse.		For more information see: Penthouse.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Bungalow.		* Bungalow.
	* Condominium.		* Condominium.
	* Curtilage.		* Curtilage.
		+	* Domestic building.
	* Duplex.		* Duplex.
	* Dwellinghouse.		* Dwellinghouse.

Editor at 12:16, 13 September 2018

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	* Types of building.		* Types of building.
	* Types of dwelling.		* Types of dwelling.
		+	* Types of room.
	* Use class.		* Use class.

	[[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor at 14:02, 3 July 2017

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	* Room for residential purposes.		* Room for residential purposes.
	* Sheltered housing definition.		* Sheltered housing definition.
		+	* Studio flat.
	* Terraced house.		* Terraced house.
	* Types of building.		* Types of building.

Designing Buildings at 14:12, 15 June 2017

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	The term ‘apartment’ refers to a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, typically, on a single level. It is generally associated with North American real estate, although apartments have been common as far back as the Roman times. The term itself is thought to have originated in the mid 17th century, from the French word ‘appartement’ derived from the Italian ‘appartamento’ in turn derived from ‘appartare', meaning ‘to separate’.		The term ‘apartment’ refers to a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, typically, on a single level. It is generally associated with North American real estate, although apartments have been common as far back as the Roman times. The term itself is thought to have originated in the mid 17th century, from the French word ‘appartement’ derived from the Italian ‘appartamento’ in turn derived from ‘appartare', meaning ‘to separate’.
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	* Types of dwelling.		* Types of dwelling.
	* Use class.		* Use class.
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Designing Buildings at 07:13, 30 April 2017

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−	The term ‘apartment’ refers to a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, typically, on a single level. It is generally associated with North American real estate, although apartments were common in Roman times.	+	[[File:Apartment.jpg]]

−	The term itself is thought to have originated in ~~Mid~~ 17th century from the French word ‘appartement’ derived from the Italian ‘appartamento’ in derived from ‘appartare, meaning ‘to separate’.	+	The term ‘apartment’ refers to a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, typically, on a single level. It is generally associated with North American real estate, although apartments have been common as far back as the Roman times. The term itself is thought to have originated in the mid 17th century, from the French word ‘appartement’ derived from the Italian ‘appartamento’ in turn derived from ‘appartare', meaning ‘to separate’.

−	In North America, apartments are typically leased. Residential blocks in which the residents own their ~~individual~~ accommodation~~, and the common areas are owned jointly~~ are referred ‘condominiums’.	+	In North America, apartments are typically leased. Residential blocks in which the residents own their accommodation are generally referred to as ‘condominiums’.

−	The term ‘apartment’ is sometimes considered to be synonymous with the term ‘flat’ commonly used in the UK. However, Approved document B, Fire Safety, Volume 1 Dwelling houses, defines a flat specifically as; 'A separate and self-contained premises constructed or adapted for use for residential purposes and forming part of a building from some other part of which it is divided horizontally.' and suggests that this '...includes live/work units, i.e. a flat intended to serve as a workplace for its occupants and for persons who do not live on the premises.’	+	The term ‘apartment’ is sometimes considered to be synonymous with the term ‘flat’ commonly used in the UK. However, Approved document B, Fire Safety, Volume 1 Dwelling houses, defines a flat specifically as; 'a separate and self-contained premises constructed or adapted for use for residential purposes and forming part of a building from some other part of which it is divided horizontally.' and suggests that this '...includes live/work units, i.e. a flat intended to serve as a workplace for its occupants and for persons who do not live on the premises.’

−	In the UK, the term ‘duplex’ refers to an apartment (not a house) that includes two floors of accommodation, joined by an internal staircase. Historically, this would have been referred to as a maisonette, but the term duplex has become increasingly popular ~~becuase~~ of its perceived Americanism, and is generally applied to apartments with a more modern design, whereas a maisonette might be more traditional.	+	For more information see: Flat definition.
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		+	In the UK, the term ‘duplex’ refers to an apartment (not a house) that includes two floors of accommodation, joined by an internal staircase. Historically, this would have been referred to as a maisonette, but the term duplex has become increasingly popular because of its perceived Americanism, and is generally applied to apartments with a more modern design, whereas a maisonette might be more traditional.
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		+	For more information see: Duplex.

	The term 'penthouse' is used to describe an apartment on the top floor of a high-rise building. According to the New York City building code, a penthouse is ‘...an enclosed structure on or above the roof of any part of a building, which is designed or used for human occupancy.’ Penthouses are frequently the largest, most luxurious, and therefore the most expensive, apartments in a building.		The term 'penthouse' is used to describe an apartment on the top floor of a high-rise building. According to the New York City building code, a penthouse is ‘...an enclosed structure on or above the roof of any part of a building, which is designed or used for human occupancy.’ Penthouses are frequently the largest, most luxurious, and therefore the most expensive, apartments in a building.
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		+	For more information see: Penthouse.

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The term ‘apartment’ refers to a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, typically, on a single level. It is generally associated with North American real estate, although apartments were common in Roman times.

The term itself is thought to have originated in Mid 17th century from the French word ‘appartement’ derived from the Italian ‘appartamento’ in derived from ‘appartare, meaning ‘to separate’.

In North America, apartments are typically leased. Residential blocks in which the residents own their individual accommodation, and the common areas are owned jointly are referred ‘condominiums’.

The term ‘apartment’ is sometimes considered to be synonymous with the term ‘flat’ commonly used in the UK. However, Approved document B, Fire Safety, Volume 1 Dwelling houses, defines a flat specifically as; 'A separate and self-contained premises constructed or adapted for use for residential purposes and forming part of a building from some other part of which it is divided horizontally.' and suggests that this '...includes live/work units, i.e. a flat intended to serve as a workplace for its occupants and for persons who do not live on the premises.’

In the UK, the term ‘duplex’ refers to an apartment (not a house) that includes two floors of accommodation, joined by an internal staircase. Historically, this would have been referred to as a maisonette, but the term duplex has become increasingly popular becuase of its perceived Americanism, and is generally applied to apartments with a more modern design, whereas a maisonette might be more traditional.

The term 'penthouse' is used to describe an apartment on the top floor of a high-rise building. According to the New York City building code, a penthouse is ‘...an enclosed structure on or above the roof of any part of a building, which is designed or used for human occupancy.’ Penthouses are frequently the largest, most luxurious, and therefore the most expensive, apartments in a building.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Bungalow.
* Condominium.
* Curtilage.
* Duplex.
* Dwellinghouse.
* Flat definition.
* Household.
* Maisonette.
* Penthouse.
* Residential definition.
* Room for residential purposes.
* Sheltered housing definition.
* Terraced house.
* Types of building.
* Types of dwelling.
* Use class.