单词 | buildability |
释义 | buildabilityn. 1. The capacity to be built on; the extent to which a site is suitable for construction (cf. buildable adj. 2). Π 1936 Hist. Sumner Field Homes (Minneapolis City Planning Comm.) 8 Other alleys and streets not needed for local service were to be vacated in order to improve the buildability of the site. 1971 Land Econ. 47 350/2 Relatively few of the cities contacted recognized flood hazard of major significance as a factor limiting the buildability of vacant urban land. 2013 Newstex Blogs: BiggerPockets.com (Nexis) 4 May A map can be viewed that shows where flood plains are in that area. If you see that your site is right in the middle of a major flood plain, be cautious about the ‘buildability’ of the site. 2. a. The fact or quality of being able to be constructed (cf. buildable adj. 1); the ease or efficiency with which a design can be built. Π 1939 Amer. Lumberman 15 July 30/2 The house appeals to most visitors because of its ‘buildability’ in any community. 1956 Architects' Jrnl. 29 Nov. 770/1 An appreciation of the buildability of the design in terms of cost, time and ease of erection. 1976 Mil. Engineer 68 476/3 Some recent attempts at producing architectural ‘all-out gems’ are stretching the limit of safe buildability even with the most sophisticated equipment and techniques. 2007 S. Roaf et al. Ecohouse (ed. 3) iii. 100 Buildability and the practicality of constructing the design on site must be considered. b. spec. The process or technique of evaluating the factors involved in a construction project in order to ensure the optimal use of time, money, materials, etc. Chiefly as a modifier. Π 1973 Internat. Syst. Building Round Table Conf. 1971 29/1 We have undertaken studies in communications between designer and builder; buildability programs; and management of sites. 1989 Chartered Quantity Surveyor Feb. 31/3 He sometimes also takes the role of a consultant—a buildability planner who is often on the team before the architect, engineers, and other consultants. 2002 S. Emmitt Archit. Technol. v. 73 Many of the principles enshrined in buildability are consistent with ensuring value for the client. 2021 Singapore Govt. News (Nexis) 12 May Builders have to meet a certain buildability score before they are allowed to build. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2022). < n.1936 |
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