noun
medium-rise building
Technical term used in architecture and urban planning for buildings of moderate height, typically around 3–5 stories.
この地域では中層建築物が多く、高層ビルは少ない。
There are many medium-rise buildings in this area and few high-rises.
Compound of 中層 (ちゅうそう, 'middle layer') + 建築物 (けんちくぶつ, 'building').