häuser
Häuser are buildings designed for human habitation and are used to shelter, house families, and provide private space. In German-speaking contexts, the word refers to structures ranging from single-family homes to large apartment blocks and is commonly used in architecture, urban planning, and everyday language.
Etymology: The noun Haus comes from Old High German hūs; the plural Häuser is formed with umlaut
Types and features: Einfamilienhaus (single-family house), Mehrfamilienhaus (multi-family building), Reihenhaus (terraced house), Fachwerkhaus (half-timbered house), Bauernhaus
Construction and materials: Traditional houses often used timber framing (Fachwerk) with wattle-and-daub or brick infill; masonry,
Social and policy context: The housing stock reflects historical growth, urban density, and planning policy. Ownership