Duplex - Revision history

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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.	+	In the UK, the term ‘duplex’ refers to an apartment (not a house) that includes two floors of accommodation, joined by an internal staircase.
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		+	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.

	An apartment with three floors can be referred to as a triplex. There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a duplex. Where a duplex is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.		An apartment with three floors can be referred to as a triplex. There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a duplex. Where a duplex is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.
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	* Residential definition.		* Residential definition.
	* Skyscraper.		* Skyscraper.
		+	* Studio flat.
	* Terraced house.		* Terraced house.
	* Types of building.		* Types of building.

Designing Buildings at 07:14, 30 April 2017

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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 ~~becuase~~ of its perceived Americanism, and is generally applied to apartments with a more modern design, whereas a maisonette might be more traditional.	+	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.

	An apartment with three floors can be referred to as a triplex. There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a duplex. Where a duplex is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.		An apartment with three floors can be referred to as a triplex. There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a duplex. Where a duplex is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Apartment.
	* Bungalow.		* Bungalow.
	* Condominium.		* Condominium.

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	* Bungalow.		* Bungalow.
	* Condominium.		* Condominium.
		+	* Double fronted house.
	* Dwellinghouse.		* Dwellinghouse.
	* Household.		* Household.

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	* Bungalow.		* Bungalow.
		+	* Condominium.
	* Dwellinghouse.		* Dwellinghouse.
	* Household.		* Household.

Designing Buildings at 10:54, 30 March 2017

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	* Flat definition.		* Flat definition.
	* Loft v attic.		* Loft v attic.
		+	* Maisonette.
	* Penthouse.		* Penthouse.
	* Residential definition.		* Residential 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 ~~due to~~ its perceived Americanism, and is generally applied to apartments with a more modern design, whereas a maisonette might be more traditional~~. An apartment with three floors can be referred to as a ‘triplex’. There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a duplex~~.	+	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.

−	Where a duplex is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.	+	An apartment with three floors can be referred to as a triplex. There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a duplex. Where a duplex is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.

−	Strangely however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling ~~with~~ comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether ~~they~~ are side by side, or one above the other.	+	Strangely however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether the apartments are side by side, or one above the other.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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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 due to its perceived Americanism, and is generally applied to apartments with a more modern design, whereas a maisonette might be more traditional. An apartment with three floors can be referred to as a ‘triplex’. There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a duplex.

Where a duplex is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.

Strangely however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling with comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether they are side by side, or one above the other.

= Find out more =

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

* Bungalow.
* Dwellinghouse.
* Household.
* Flat definition.
* Loft v attic.
* Penthouse.
* Residential definition.
* Skyscraper.
* Terraced house.
* Types of building.
* Types of space.

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