Over the course of centuries, architects and builders have developed specialized terms to describe their buildings. A system of proportions relating architecture to music. However it is a good reference list that helps understand words, you may hear used. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a door or window opening. Widely used in architectural circles in the heat of discussion, the recurrent use of particular words and terms has evolved into a language of design jargon. It should be noted that in certain cases the definition in the naval architectural context may differ from that in the seafaring or other context. A false balcony, or railing at the outer plane of a window. Architectural dictionary of terms, movements and architects. 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. John, james architrave the lowest of the three main. Dictionary of architecture and construction free pdf. Glossary of architectural terms historic environment scotland. A dictionary that can be used at the high school level, contains fundamentals terms and basic concepts. Match the groups of words below to the categories above.
Dictionary of architectural and building technology fourth edition the dictionary of architectural and building technol. Subjects may include not only architectural works, but also related subjects such as furniture, engineering designs, naval architecture, textiles, architectural ornaments, paper architecture. Interior design glossary by whl design group las vegas. John henry parkers remarkably timeless dictionary of architecture, first published in 1846, became such a success that he continued to revise it for several years. The chicago architecture center is temporarily closed, with most cac tours and other activities suspended, to best support efforts to limit the transmission of covid19. The shape of a structures roof can sometimes help you to identify the homes style gable or pediment roofs create a triangular area on the short side of a rectangular structure greek revival homes often have lowpitch front gables that resemble greek or roman temples. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Garbhagriha also garbha grha meaning wombchamber, the small windowless room that is the main shrine of the temple, usually containing a representation or symbol of the principal deity ghana dvara blind doorways of the garbhagriha, which symbolically allow the energy of the deity to radiate through and beyond the temple.
All definitions are reproduced from the required course textbook. This is a static, archived version of the phmc pennsylvania architectural field guide website which will not be updated. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. Trachtenberg, marvin and isabell hyman, architecture, from prehistory to postmodernity.
A dictionary of military architecture, fortification and fieldworks from the iron age to the eighteenth century by stephen francis wyley. A concise dictionary of architectural terms dover architecture john henry parker on. It is a necessary refinement to correct the optical illusion of concav it that results if the column is straight. Make a taxdeductible donation to the trust for architectural easements today. As a former librarian at an architectural library, temporararily engaged in translation and english teaching, i find this resource extremely useful. In dragon1 definitions of concepts are taken very seriously. The togaf glossary is intended to define terms essential to the understanding of togaf. Abrams, 2002 abacus at the top of a capital, a thick rectangular slab of stone that serves as the flat, broad surface on which. An ea glossary with the top 50 most important terms can be found here the dragon1 glossary becomes available in 2019 in the following languages. Architectural terms an illustrated glossary by alice cotton. Now it has been fully revised, and expanded, bringing it completely uptodate. Tuscan colums are unfluted with a simple base and unadorned capital and entablature. The tuscan order was developed in rome and does not appear in ancient greece. Glossary of architectural terms adrian architecture.
Following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family. Chamfer very narrow face created when an arris is cut at an angle, usually 45 but sometimes hollow ie concave or ovolo. Software architecture in practice, addison wesley 1997 other definitions of software architecture. Stereobate the surface on which the stylobate stands stoa a long and narrow columned building often used to enclose a particular space at religious sites and public places such as markets and gymnasia. Art and architecture singlepage glossary of art and architectural terms, from your way to florence.
Sometimes these front gables or pediments are broken because they are open at the bottom to allow room for upper. There are entries on architects, terms, periods, and styles, covering all periods of western architectural history. Glossary of architectural terms historicenvironment. From learning terms as obscure as gestalt to redefining your. Dictionary of architecture and building construction. We distinguish three different classes of arch itectural element. From construction terms to office tools to lofty lingo like spatiality, its easy to feel left in the dark if you lack an architecture degree. In reference to computers, software or networks, the overall design of a computing system and the logical and physical interrelationships between its components. The following notes contain an abridged alphabetical glossary of terminologies and definitions relevant to naval architecture but it should not be considered exhaustive. To this end, weve compiled a list of important architectural terms some you may have heard and others you probably havent. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a. It is not intended as a general purpose open systems glossary and does not contain terms. Added to the classical orders by renaissance architectural scholars who felt that the tuscan order predates the greek doric and ionic. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records.
Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf. Glossary was compiled by and is provided by whl design group. This page presents the full glossary of terms of the dragon1 open ea method. A profusely illustrated manual that is valuable as a reference or as a portable guide on. As local environments evolve over time, so too does vernacular architecture. A visual glossary of hindu architecture ancient history. The architectural piece at the crown of a vault or arch and marks its apex, locking the other pieces into position. It is a snapshot of the website with minor modifications as it appeared on august 26, 2015. The architecture specifies the hardware, software, access methods.
Architecture created from mostly local materials, by and for the use of local people. The ancient discovered that if two cords are twanged the difference in pitch will be one octave if the shorter is half the length of the longer, a fifth if one is two thirds of the other, and a fourth if the ratio is 3. When talking to an architect or builder, it can be helpful to know basic terminology and architectural vocabulary you may encounter. Capital the crowning element of a column, colonette or pilaster, usually moulded or sculptured. The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings. This classic dictionary now features nearly 25,000 definitions including 2,800 new terms, 2,500 illustrations including 200 new illustrations, and maintains its. Glossary of architectural terms below you find a list of common architectural terms, sorted alphabetically. Latticework an ornamental, lattice framework consisting of small strips in a crisscrossed pattern. Dictionary of architecture and landscape architecture. Please be sure to include an email address in your billing information so that we may keep you informed of activities and events. The architectural styles, or orders, of ancient greece are distinguished by rules of proportion that govern a buildings columns, entablature and pediment.
A house with a center door and a window on either side has 3 bays. Finally, the multitude of details that may be applied to a building are introduced, with some of the more common terms defined. A visual glossary of classical architecture ancient. An asi is a form used by an architect to specify additional instructions and interpretations relating to a set of architectural plans.
The use of the word fundamental definitions 1 and 3 is problematic, since it has no universal definition. 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. Adjustable accessible without major reconstruction of the window, door, tdd, ssp, roof window, or unit skylight to bring the parts of the product to a true or more effective relative position. Help support our programs in advocacy, funding and outreach. This page provides definitions of the acronyms and terms used on this website. Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. Vernacular architecture responds to local methods of building construction, local climates, and local living needs and traditions. A host of architectural details, each with its own technical term, animate the hotel fort garry in winnipeg. The acronym list is used to find what abbreviations and acronyms mean within arcit and the web pages. It is not all the words you will here in architecture and certainly not all the terms used in architecture by architects, engineers and builders. Illustrated glossary of classical architecture new york. Dictionary of architectural terms phmc pennsylvania.
L lacunar latin name in architecture for paneled or coffered ceiling, soffit, or vault adorned with a pattern of recessed panels. Note that many authors write extensively on architecture without ever defining what they mean by the term. In practice, the level of detail in an architecture depends on the context of use and the purpose to which it is being designed. Updated and expanded, this fourth edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. Note this is a work in progress, more terms will be added over time. Stylobate the foundation on which a row of columns stand. Architectural dictionaryof terms, movements, and architects.
Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural. Bays the number of bays refers to the width of a building by counting the number of opennings including both doors and windows. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. An eared architrave has the surround turning outwards, then upwards before returning horizontally along the top of the opening it is framing. All the terms are related in the dragon1 meta model. An asi is also issued to order minor changes in the architectural work to be accomplished, changes that may vary from the.
In classical architecture, the architectural order is usually identified by design of the capital doric, ionic, or corinthian. Architecture dictionary of architecture and building technology. An almost imperceptible swelling added to the tapering of the column shaft. For most students of architecture, the first few years of learning involve a demanding crash course in architectural jargon. Use the letters to jump to the acronyms for that letter. I find this resource extremely useful when it comes to checking the language to describe the varied world of architectural features of historical. Used as a meeting place and shelter from the weather. Enterprise architecture ea enterprise architecture terms based on nascio, fea, and other industry best practices.
An interior design glossary with many words and definitions related to interior design. The following definitions are extracted from aamawdmacsa 101i. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. Glossary of architectural terms oregon history project.
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