EXERCISE 10.2 Classifying types of residential buildings

Match these classifications of residential buildings with the descriptions of various properties below.

Traditional buildings Mid-rise buildings Converted lofts

High-rise buildings Garden apartments

1. A former textile plant on a river made over as an apartment building with units featuring high ceilings, large windows, and an open floor plan.
2. A 12-unit, three-story apartment building which is older and of average condition with relatively cheap rents. There are no elevators so younger people tend to rent there.
3. A downtown 50-story building called Harborcrest featuring luxury amenities for residents including a doorman, rooftop pool, and stunning views of the water.
4. A residential development in a warehouse area by downtown, popular with workers who havent yet formed families and want to walk to work. The buildings are fairly new and between four and six stories tall.
5. In a neighborhood with good schools, a development of one- and two-story buildings containing lots of two- and three-bedroom units. The grounds are well-kept, with open spaces that kids can play in.