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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslebendes Dach
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lebendes Dach
"Das neue Bürogebäude hat ein lebendes Dach, das die Energieeffizienz verbessert."
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A roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation, designed to promote biodiversity and improve energy efficiency.
"The new office building features a living-roof that helps regulate temperature and provides a habitat for local wildlife." - 2
A type of green roof that incorporates soil and plants, often used in urban environments to enhance aesthetics and environmental quality.
"The living-roof on the apartment complex not only looks beautiful but also helps manage rainwater runoff."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'living-roof' combines 'living', derived from Old English 'libban', meaning to be alive, and 'roof', from Old English 'hrof', referring to the upper covering of a building. The concept has evolved to signify roofs that support vegetation, reflecting a growing interest in sustainable architecture since the late 20th century.
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toit vivant
Transliteration: twa vivan
"Le nouveau bâtiment dispose d'un toit vivant qui favorise la biodiversité."
lebendes Dach
Transliteration: lebendes Dach
"Das neue Bürogebäude hat ein lebendes Dach, das die Energieeffizienz verbessert."
tetto verde
Transliteration: tetto verde
"L'edificio ha un tetto verde che aiuta a gestire le acque piovane."
techo vivo
Transliteration: techo vivo
"El nuevo edificio cuenta con un techo vivo que mejora la eficiencia energética."
telhado vivo
Transliteration: telhado vivo
"O novo prédio possui um telhado vivo que ajuda a regular a temperatura."
जीवित छत
Transliteration: jīvit chhat
"नए कार्यालय भवन में एक जीवित छत है जो स्थानीय वन्यजीवों के लिए आवास प्रदान करती है।"
绿色屋顶
Transliteration: lǜsè wūdǐng
"新办公楼设有绿色屋顶，有助于调节温度。"
생명 지붕
Transliteration: saengmyeong jibung
"새로운 사무실 건물에는 생명 지붕이 있어 에너지 효율성을 높입니다."
生きた屋根
Transliteration: ikita yane
"新しいオフィスビルには生きた屋根があり、温度を調整するのに役立ちます。"
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