Background for overbuild

overbuild

/ˌoʊvərˈbɪld/

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verb

To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.

Examples :

"The developer decided to overbuild the shopping center, adding more stores than the town could support. "

property building architecture area environment

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verb

To build over or on top of another structure.

Examples :

"The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office."

architecture building property environment

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verb

To build with excessive size or elaboration.

Examples :

"The developer decided to overbuild the apartment complex, adding unnecessary amenities and making it too expensive for most people in the neighborhood. "

property building architecture environment

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verb

To construct more buildings than necessary in an area.

Examples :

"The developers overbuilt the neighborhood, leaving many houses empty and unsold. "

property architecture building area environment