Low-rise (architecture); low-level floors or buildings (e.g., low-rise housing).
この地区は低層住宅が多く、風通しがいい。
This area has many low-rise houses and good ventilation.
計画では低層ビルが景観に配慮して建てられることになっている。
Under the plan, low-rise buildings will be constructed with consideration for the landscape.
Low-level; of a lower class or rank (used figuratively to indicate low quality or status).
低層の業務はマニュアル化されていることが多い。
Lower-level tasks are often standardized with manuals.
彼の発言は低層なジョークに聞こえた。
His remark sounded like a lowbrow joke.