The glossary have for goal to explain words related to architecture so everyone will have the same definition in mind when we are going to see these words.
aesthetic
adjective
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example: As with all his projects he aimed to be considerate of the existing styles with themes from the locality whilst really thoroughly addressing the brief and bringing a new complexity to the overall aesthetic.
fr: esthétique
area
noun
The extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land.
Example: However, Venice was still 'the metropolitan market for a rich, densely populated area' and thus there was expansion in smaller scale and shorter distance trade, mainly in local products such as olive oil.
fr: endroit
building envelope
noun
A building envelope is the physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a building including the resistance to air, water, heat, ...
Example: The main feature of the intelligent skin is the ability to actively and automatically adjust the flow of energy through the building envelope by regulating and manipulating external elements as required.
fr: l'enveloppe du bâtiment
casement window
noun
A casement is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side.
Example: Tall casement windows on both main floors bring abundant light into every room.
fr: fenêtre battante
design
noun
To plan and fashion artistically or skillfully.
Example: The houses were all built to a standard design and architects were not used.
fr: design
durability
noun
the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
Example: However, apart from installing extra equipment to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of racing engines, the durability and lifetime were also a significant factor to consider since racing cars might require to operation for a long time without any failures Type of Racings In the report, a series of engines used in different automotive racings including formula racing, rally racing, sports racing (including endurance) and motorcycle racing were presented.
fr: durable
ecological
adjective
Relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Example: Ecological damage to rivers has resulted in a loss of species and damaged livelihoods of those who rely on the resources of the river.
fr: écologique
half-timbering
adjective
Half-timbering refers to a structure with a frame of load-bearing timber, creating spaces between the timbers called panels
Example: n that instance a man deliberately demolished one of the most perfect fourteenth century half-timbered houses which was covered by a building preservation order.
fr: colombage
multi-unit
adjective
Having two or more units (such as housing units)
Example: the idea of taxing multiunit housing, such as apartment complexes, at the higher commercial tax rate would be certain to trigger a fallout because rents for such housing would likely go up significantly.
fr: multi habitation
multigenerational
adjective
Families as those consisting of more than two generations living under the same roof.
Example: Farm life is unique because of its closeness to the land, the need for family members to work together, the multigenerational involvement, and the sense of family entrepreneurship—positive factors which also can lead to stress.
fr: multigénérationnelle
ornament
noun
a thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose.
Example: It therefore appears reasonable to agree with Souvatzi (2000: 119-200) who emphasises that the area X8 at Dimini yielded tools appropriate for shell ornament manufacture, houses with manufacturing debris were abandoned, and the burning at Dimini pertained to whole structures rather than just to shell artefacts.
fr: ornement
parapet
noun
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
Example: Massing together, they charged at the wall and began to scale the parapet with sharp spears in their hands.
fr: parapet
porch
noun
A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.
Example: Each unit has a small front porch, but they are rarely occupied.
fr: porche
preliminary
noun
The preliminary project plan (PPP) provides an essential, yet initial, overview of the project and all of its known parameters.
Example: At this stage of process, the following items would be agreed with a client: size, appearance and arrangement of a structure structural system that is likely to be used building programme preliminary cost estimate of project The way in which the design options would have been developed within the practices that I had been working for was significantly different.
fr: préliminaire
project
noun
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example: The Screening stage involves making decisions on which projects require EIA, with each project being assigned either to a) schedule one or b) schedule 2.
fr: projet
restoration
noun
The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.
Example: However 'A Roman forum is a Roman forum, but there were probably not two exactly alike anywhere in the Empire, so that, while the general identification is easy, interpretation of the individual elements often depends on restoration of the buildings parts.'
fr: restaurer
sketch
noun
A sketch plan is an illustrative plan or model that shows the maximum densities for residential and non-residential development, including building massing and height, locations of public use and other spaces, and the relationship to existing and proposed buildings and properties.
Example: A 2D sketch can be created within modelling software, for example, SolidWorks; which can then be used to generate a 3D model of the rear wing.
fr: esquisse
slopes
noun
the slopes are sloping elements.
Example: A roof can have four slopes.
fr: versant
structure
noun
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example: The structure of the building is in wood.
utility
noun
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
Example: Interim Report summarises; Results in line with Board's expectations reflecting impact of continuing high raw material prices and increased utility costs Operating profit, before exceptional items, was marginally ahead of previous six months at £0.2 million Loss before tax was £2.0 million.
