Sentence examples for lighter building from inspiring English sources

Many pupils would have arrived shortly before the quake happened, but it is hoped casualties might be fewer than in Sichuan because of the low population density and the lighter building materials.

In an earthquake a stronger, lighter building has a better chance of staying intact than a heavier one.

We achieved a great advance with cheaper and lighter building materials and material components for everything in a house, only to wipe out those gains by doubling the size of the house.

Cars and planes can be made lighter, buildings can be outfitted with insulation and better windows, and so on.

Not until the 19th century, with the advent of cast-iron and steel construction, did a new architectural age dawn and higher, broader, and lighter buildings become possible.

Quickly, at 18, Berg came to love the theater — acting, writing, lighting, building sets were new outlets for his energy.

At the back of the dimly lit building, seven of the sphinx-like birds were perched like sentinels on stone plinths.

He said there had been "difficult" conversations but painted the talks in a positive light, building up hopes that the June 12 meeting will go ahead.

A severe earthquake with light building damage is expected roughly every 2 to 3 years in Austria.

About 10 minutes later, we pulled up to a dimly lit building on an empty street.

"It's in this really poorly lit building, and it's just old school," she said.