Bâtiments
Bâtiments is the French term for buildings. In architectural and construction contexts, a building is a permanent structure with a roof and exterior walls designed to shelter activities and occupants.
Buildings are categorized by function: residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, agricultural, and ceremonial or cultural. They may
Historically, construction materials and methods evolved from stone and timber to brick, iron, steel, concrete, and
Urban planning and zoning shape how buildings appear in cities, including height limits, setbacks, and the relationship
As broad as the term is, buildings reflect cultural, economic, and technological contexts and play a central