In business 90 years, it is known for its high quality goods, excellent customer service, and technical engineering expertise. Bally ribbon mills brm a leader in the narrow fabrics industry. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. Laws and building and safety codes governing the design and use of kawneer products, such as glazed entrance, window, and curtain wall products, vary widely. Search for glossary terms regular expression allowed. Architectural dictionary of terms, movements and architects. Cresting a decorative design along the ridge of a roof, cornice. A glossary of common architectural features and terms. Relief typically added to a sheet metal part to relieve stress, or the tear, that occurs when a portion of a piece of material is bent. A surface divider joint designed to allow free movement between new and existing construction or between different materials. Glossary of architectural terms page 25 cornice return is the term for the continuation of a cornice, either back to the wall where it terminates, or in a change direction, at a gable end. Reading and literature a glossary of literary terms 2 style. This glossary combines with highquality teaching resources to bring the excitement of the theater into the classroom.
To this end, weve compiled a list of important architectural terms some you may have heard and others you probably havent. Note this is a work in progress, more terms will be added over time. Architectural dictionaryof terms, movements, and architects. Teachers and students can use the definitions and word wall printouts below to better speak the language of the stage. A flat welded to a side or end of a grating panel, or along the line of a cutout, and extending neither above nor below the bearing bars. Since the contractor may bring in subcontractors to construct portions of the project, heshe may also be referred to as the general contractor or the general. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. A person who is qualified to design buildings and supervise their construction.
Dictionary of architecture and construction free pdf. Being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the. A characteristic particularly of classical architecture by which the two sides of a facade or architectural floor plan of a building present. Brick veneer a vertical facing of brick lay against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction. A concise glossary of architectural terms download a concise glossary of architectural terms ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Richardson, deriving from the romanesque and featuring rounded roman arches, heavy forms and course textures. The architecture associated with a systemofinterest is conceptual and is realized through an architectural description. Glossary of caddrafting terms glossary bend relief. This is a more direct and preferred style of writing in most cases.
Help support our programs in advocacy, funding and outreach. Subsidiary space alongside the body of a building, separated from it by columns, piers, or posts. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. In this glossary, the contractor is the builder that has entered into an agreement with the owner to build a project. Download pdf a concise glossary of architectural terms. A stepped arrangement at the head of a gable leading to a chimney stack or gablehead. When talking to an architect or builder, it can be helpful to know basic terminology and architectural vocabulary you may encounter. Download a concise history of architectural styles pdf.
Architectural terms an illustrated glossary by alice cotton. Contact our architects in maryland today to learn more about home construction terms and definitions. A band used to transfer the load between bearing bars. Glossary of architectural terms oregon history project. As a former librarian at an architectural library, temporararily engaged in translation and english teaching, i find this resource extremely useful. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. An architectural ornament of a ball inserted in the cup of a flower which came into use in the latter part of the th. An asi is a form used by an architect to specify additional instructions and interpretations relating to a set of architectural plans. The term can also refer to the decorative molding around a window or door. A band which carries no load, but is used chiefly to improve appearance and. An architectural style of the 11th and 12th centuries based on the architecture of ancient rome. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a. Glossary of architectural terms the following is a glossary of architectural terms that may be referred to when undertaking the heritage trails or consulting the website.
An upright support in a variety of turned shapes, cus tomarily swelling toward the base. Here is a brief glossary of common architectural terms that you may encounter during landmarks commission hearings, community board meetings, or here on this very website. This glossary serves as a reference for the technical data listed on our tile specifications sheets and further explains the different tests and standards that are provided for our porcelain and ceramic tiles. Download our glossary of architectural terms historic environment. A glossary of literary terms hartford magnet trinity. Islamic architectural term for the tribune raised upon columns, from which. An individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity licensed to practice the profession of architecture under the education law of the state of new york. Glossary of medical and anatomical terms abbreviations. Since then, more terms have continually been added with the publication of each new cpss report.
A storv built above the cornice of a building baluster. As a former librarian at an architectural library, temporararily engaged in translation and english teaching, i find this resource extremely useful when it comes to checking the language to describe the varied world of architectural features of historical palaces and buildings. A concise dictionary of architectural terms john henry parker 012gr. You can complete it even though deed something else at house and even in your workplace. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf. Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural easements. Being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used. Art and architecture singlepage glossary of art and architectural terms, from your way to florence.
A lot of beginner architectural students have problems with architectural terms, and its really essential that you understand them, or you will find yourself missing a lot. The space enclosed in a church between the outer gate or railing of the rood screen. The emi expanded the collection with the glossary of its blue book, payment systems in the european union, published in 1996. Click download or read online button to a concise glossary of architectural terms book pdf for free now. Dont see the term you were looking for in the list above. Make a taxdeductible donation to the trust for architectural easements today. Annealing a process of slowly cooling hot glass to relieve internal stresses and strengthen it antireflective glass a dielectric, thinfilm coating applied to an optical surface in order to reduce the optical reflectivity in a certain wavelength range ariss the small, angled edge of the glass, which can be ground or polished. John, james architrave the lowest of the three main. Dictionary of architecture and building construction. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as.
If you have any additional questions, please visit your local store or contact. Dictionary of architecture and construction by cyril m. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records adamesque following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family of classical architects, william, and robert adam. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Ap glossary of lit and rhetorical terms 1 ap language. An architectural style developed by american architect h.
Term definition berm a mount of dirt covenant a legal document to. A flat slab forming the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column. European illustrated glossary of conservation terms for wall paintings and architectural surfaces english definitions with translations into bulgarian, croatian, french, german, hungarian, italian, polish, romanian, spanish and turkish. Corona the overhanging vertical member of a cornice in classical architecture. A substance, such as calcium chloride, added to a concrete. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. It would be very hard for you to learn much without first a thorough understanding of the essential architectural terms. An architectural description should therefore also justify what is included and what is excluded. The material in this ebook also appears in the print version of this title. The distinctive way that a writer uses language including such factors as word choice, sentence length, arrangement, and complexity, and the use of figurative language and imagery. An illustrated guide to architectural terms porter, tom on. A glossary of terms used in payments and settlement systems. Please be sure to include an email address in your billing information so that we may keep you informed of activities and events.
A feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen. Common definitions for maintenance and construction terms the following definitions have been adapted from those developed for the february 1998 study team report entitled, facilities maintenance assessment and recommendations, from information developed by the federal real property council frpc and from descriptions. Due to their considerable scope and impact, epics require the definition of a minimum viable product mvp and approval by. Over the course of centuries, architects and builders have developed specialized terms to describe their buildings. Glossary of architectural terms published on 01 jan 2010 by brill. Houses with a glossary of colonial architectural terms norman morrison isham download guide early american houses with a glossary of colonial architectural terms norman morrison isham it will not say yes many mature as we explain before. Dictionary of construction terminology architectural drawing. Below you find a list of common architectural terms, sorted alphabetically. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. John, james architrave the lowest of the three main divisions of the classical entablature, varying according. An asi is also issued to order minor changes in the architectural work to be accomplished, changes that may vary from the. A drawing which shows the plan view andor elevations of the finished building for the purpose of showing the general appearance of the building, indicating all accessory locations.
A structural member or beam carrying loads over an opening. Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. An epic is a container for a significant solution development initiative that captures the more substantial investments that occur within a portfolio. The process by which a liquid or mixture of liquid and gases is drawn into the pores of a porous solid material. An often vaulted, semicircular or polygonal end of a room, usually in a church.
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