Attached Structure

Definition

• A section of a building that is directly attached to a structure. A carport that is a part of a house is an example of an attached structure.

Synonyms
attached building

Alternate Spellings
triplex, duplex, townhouse

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Attached (att, attd) — Abbreviation,
  • Something that is affixed to a property.
  ➥ As in attached garage.
• Detached (det, detd) — Abbreviation,
  • Something that is not affixed to a property.
  ➥ As in detached garage.
• Detached Structure — Definition,
  • A building that is not attached to another building.
• Duplex (dup) — Abbreviation,
  • One building that contains two housing units.
  ➥ A two-unit complex.
• Multi-Family (mfam, MF) — Acronym & Abbreviation,
  • A building with more than four residential units.
• Single-Family Detached Home — Definition,
  • A house that one family lives in and is not attached to another house (like a duplex).
• Townhouse (town, twnhse, th) — Abbreviation,
  • A house that is attached to or built close to other houses.
• Triplex — Definition,
  • One building that contains three housing units.