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(a place that at times may be harsh and harmful).

Ever since the first cave paintings, buildings have also become objects or canvasess of artistic expression. In recent years, interest in sustainable planning and building practices has also become part of the design process of many new buildings.
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* 1 Definitions
* 2 History
* 3 Types
o 3.1 Residential
o 3.2 Multi-storey
* 4 Creation
o 4.1 Ownership and funding
o 4.2 Planning and design
* 5 Building services
o 5.1 Physical plant
o 5.2 Conveying systems
* 6 Building damage
* 7 See also
* 8 References

[edit] Definitions
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Building is defined in many aspects as:

* As a Civil Engineering structures such as a house,worship ...

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on how they are classified, spires and masts may or may not be included in this height. Spires and masts used as antennas are not generally included.

The definition of a low-rise vs. a high-rise building is a matter of debate, but generally three stories or less is considered low-rise.[citation needed]
[edit] History

The first shelter on Earth constructed by a relatively close ancestor to humans is believed to be built 500,000 years ago by an early ancestor of humans, Homo erectus.[1]
[edit] Types
Main article: List of building types
A timber framing house in Marburg, Germany.
[edit] Residential

Residential buildings are called houses/homes, though buildings containing ...

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