die Bausubstanz
Translation
building fabric, structural fabric, substance of a building
Examples
Die Bausubstanz des alten Hauses ist schlecht.
The structural fabric of the old house is poor.
Man muss die Bausubstanz erhalten.
One must preserve the building fabric.
Grammar Patterns
((die Bausubstanz)) as a subject The Bausubstanz is in good condition.
Similar Words
Gebäudestruktur (building structure), Baumaterial (building material)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (building) and 'Substanz' (substance).
Memory Tips
Literally the 'substance' of a 'building'. It refers to the physical material and structure of a building.