die Bausubstanz
Translation
building fabric, structural integrity, building's substance
Examples
Die Bausubstanz des alten Hauses ist schlecht.
The structural integrity of the old house is poor.
Man muss die Bausubstanz erhalten.
One must preserve the building's substance.
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.