“住宅建筑”常见的英文表达是 “residential building” 或 “residential construction”。
residential building:更侧重于指已经建成的、供人居住的建筑物。例如:This residential building has excellent security facilities.(这栋住宅建筑有完备的安全设施。 )
residential construction:更强调住宅建设这个行为、过程或领域。例如:The city is investing heavily in residential construction to meet the growing housing demand.(这座城市正在大力投资住宅建设,以满足不断增长的住房需求。 )