建筑英语中过去式一般用“-ed”结尾来表示，例如：
built (建造)
designed (设计)
constructed (建造)
erected (建造)
这些动词的过去式来源于英语的古老形式，并在不断的语言变化中得到维护。
例句：
The building was built in the 1960s. (这座建筑建于20世纪60年代)
The architect designed the building to be energy-efficient. (建筑师设计这座建筑是节能的)
The construction of the bridge was completed in 2019. (桥梁的建设于2019年完成)
The statue was erected in the city square last year. (雕像去年在市中心广场上建立)