John, james architrave the lowest of the three main divisions of the classical entablature, varying according. Symbolic of the eucharist, worship, presence of god arch. An architectural system using a horizontal beam over supports, as opposed to an arched or arcuated system. An architectural style of the 11th and 12th centuries based on the architecture of ancient rome. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. First published in 1846, this illustrated dictionary of architecture was so successful that the author revised it several times.
Oct 19, 2015 from learning terms as obscure as gestalt to redefining your understanding of ideas as simple as space, learning the architectural lexicon is one of the most mindbending processes involved in. A dictionary of military architecture, fortification and fieldworks from the iron age to the eighteenth century by stephen francis wyley. A masonry mass that takes the weight and thrust of an arch, vault, or truss. Illustrated glossary of architectural and decorative terms abacus. It combines approximately 11,000 terms into an alphabetical, dictionarytype listing, and a number of these terms are supported by illustrations.
A curved structure of bricks or blocks over an opening. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a door or window opening. They usually are two and onehalf storeys, with balanced facades and. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. Although it can occupy the same position as a moulding e. It remains one of the best guides to hundreds of terms used in greek, roman, medieval, and renaissance architecture. Dictionary of architectural terms phmc pennsylvania. A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement. Download pdf a concise glossary of architectural terms. The encyclopaedia of practical carpentry and joinery. Accurate engravings complement many of the authors incisive descriptions from a buttress in glastonbury abbey to zigzag mouldings in a norman doorway.
Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural. A drawing showing an element, or a small portion of the building. A railing supported by a series of ornamental posts or pillars that. If you have a word to contribute to our glossary, please email us. A house with a center door and a window on either side has 3 bays. An often vaulted, semicircular or polygonal end of a room, usually in a church. A host of architectural details, each with its own technical term, animate the hotel fort garry in winnipeg. Wooden architectural ornament popular with american folk houses in the late19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the stick style. 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.
Being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the. Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. Cresting a decorative design along the ridge of a roof, cornice. Term definition berm a mount of dirt covenant a legal document to do or keep from doing a specified thing. Originated as glossary of building and planning terms 1975. 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. Over the course of centuries, architects and builders have developed specialized terms to describe their buildings. The solid part of a pier or wall that supports an arch and receives its thrust or lateral pressure. A committee, usually appointed by the city council, or other elected body, that considers the design and aesthetics of proposed development.
Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. Tracery ornamental intersecting stonework in gothic windows, panels, and screen of gothic buildings. The plain horizontal band or bands, often combined with moldings, that make up the architrave, the lowest, third part of the entablature. In a classicalstyle building, the triangular segment between the horizontal entablature and the sloping roof. Triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof. A gable roof having two slopes on each side like a barn roof. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Apr 16, 20 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. 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. Architectural features exterior or interior details of a structure such as roofs, doors, windows, flooring, and decorative elements. Spanish to english architecture translation glossary.
A designation reserved, usually by law, for a person or organization professionally qualified and duly licensed to perform architectural services. In classical architecture, the ornamental molding at the top of a wall, typically under the eaves, is divided into three parts. Vernacular architecture responds to local methods of building construction, local climates, and local living needs and traditions. The literal meaning of the word is gathering place or assembly. Corona the overhanging vertical member of a cornice in classical architecture. A curved structure capable of spanning a space while supporting significant weight. Mar 03, 2012 the american glossary of architectural terms. The pdf format was created by adobe in 1993 for the purpose of portable document exchange between systems and applications. The pdf specification has been updated and published and adobe over the years. Architectural orders are the ancient styles of classical greek and roman architecture distinguished by their proportions, characteristic styles and details, most easily recognized by the type of. Glossary of architectural terms oregon history project. Architectural dictionary of terms, movements and architects. A range of arches supported on piers or columns and attached or detached from the wall. 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.
Art and architecture singlepage glossary of art and architectural terms, from your way to florence. A projection from a vertical surface that provides structural andor visual support for overhanging elements such as cornices, balconies, and eaves. Richardson, deriving from the romanesque and featuring rounded roman arches, heavy forms and course textures. Abrams, 2002 abacus at the top of a capital, a thick rectangular slab of stone that serves as the flat, broad.
Dictionary of architecture and building construction. Finally, the multitude of details that may be applied to a building are introduced, with some of the more common terms defined. It is generally placed in rows at equal distances in the hollow of a molding. A window frame that is hinged on one vertical side, and which swings open to either the inside or the outside of the building. Glossary of architectural terms adrian architecture. A glossary of architecture terms for interior designers july 17, 2012 general, interior design 1 comments. Architecture created from mostly local materials, by and for the use of local people.
Jul 17, 2012 a glossary of architecture terms for interior designers july 17, 2012 general, interior design 1 comments. To design, you need an understanding of how a room is made and structured. A vocabulary of architectural forms linkedin slideshare. The term can also refer to the decorative molding around a window or door. When talking to an architect or builder, it can be helpful to know basic terminology and architectural vocabulary you may encounter. 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.
Services shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the po and the contractual terms and conditions of this web page the agreement. An architectural ornament of a ball inserted in the cup of a flower which came into use in the latter part of the th. John, james architrave the lowest of the three main divisions of the classical entablature, varying according to the order employed. Some of the stylistic elements include gable roofs with a very steep pitch, large exterior fireplace chimneys, an asymmetrical design the. A type of railing usually found along the edge of stairs, a roof, balcony or a porch that is comprised of small posts called balusters. Glossary of architectural terms below you find a list of common architectural terms, sorted alphabetically. 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. A glossary of common architectural features and terms. The crowning feature or head of a column, pilaster or gate pier. The solid part of a pier or wall that supports an arch and receives its thrust or lateral pressure altar.
Arts and crafts style an architectural movement 18601925 which, in the face of the grim industrialisation of the 19th century, sought to create new and more beautiful environments in which people could live and delight in fine craftsmanship wrought with intrinsically attractive. Click download or read online button to a concise glossary of architectural terms book pdf for free now. Full glossary of architectural terms used in this section of the website in alphabetical order. 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. The architect licensed in the jurisdiction that the project is located in, who prepares, stamps and signs the construction documents, and is legally recorded as the architect for. A glossary of architecture terms for interior designers. The part of the composition of the classical orders where an upright member meets a horizontal. Adamesque following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family of classical architects, william, and robert adam.
Below you find a list of common architectural terms, sorted alphabetically. Portico a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch. Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural easements. As local environments evolve over time, so too does vernacular architecture. To this end, weve compiled a list of important architectural terms some you may have heard and others you probably havent. The decorated interior or exterior surrounds of a window or door at the head or jamb. A glossary of common architectural features and terms curbed ny. Bays the number of bays refers to the width of a building by counting the number of opennings including both doors and windows. From learning terms as obscure as gestalt to redefining your understanding of ideas as simple as space, learning the architectural lexicon is one of the most mindbending processes involved in. Extended entries cover arches, windows, tombs, and other architectural elements. Glossary of architectural terms discover gravesham.
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. Architectural terms an illustrated glossary by alice cotton. Hastings borough councils glossary of architectural terms. Common classicizing architecture is a sense of balance, proportion, and ideal beauty.
This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. Triumph, untimely death when broken, passage from this world to the eternal life archtrave. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. An architectural order is a certain assemblage of parts subject to uniform established proportions, regulated by the position each part has to form. An architectural term applied to a colonnade, in which the intercolumniation is alternately wide and narrow. Below is a glossary of architectural elements and terms that you may become familiar with when working with architectural realms. All definitions are reproduced from the required course textbook. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and techniques are presented next. Passage or walkway covered over by a succession of arches or vaults supported by columns. You have to know what materials youre working with if youre painting the walls or carpeting a floor. Terms in this set 44 apsea large semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, arched or with a domed roof, typically at the eastern end, and usually containing the altar. These houses follow a tradition started under the georges, british kings in the 18th century.
Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. It features flat roofs, a composition that may be symmetrical or asymmetrical, and decorative. Glossary of architectural terms c cubed home design. Agora tyre the was a central spot in ancient greek citystates. An architectural style developed by american architect h. A small, upright structure, capping a tower, buttress, or other projecting architectural member.
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