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nonresidential

British  
/ ˌnɒnrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl /

adjective

  1. not suitable or allocated for residence

    nonresidential areas

  2. not having residence

    nonresidential customers

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“We actually estimate that electrification of the U.S. economy and specifically buildings—residential, nonresidential—is the single largest driver of electricity demand growth,” says Andrew Obin, who covers Vernova for BofA Securities.

From Barron's

In Hong Kong, weak demand and over-supply of nonresidential properties continued to put downward pressure on rental and capital values, despite an observed improvement in local sentiment, it said.

From Barron's

C Strip malls and other nonresidential land can be converted to open spaces such as tennis and basketball courts that slow a fire’s spread and provide emergency refuge.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, people sometimes live at a place of business, which would be considered a nonresidential address.

From Seattle Times

Known as “BEPS,” the policy sets carbon emissions targets for Seattle’s existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet, about 4,100 of the largest buildings in Seattle.

From Seattle Times