These will be the concepts of the integrating project, "Retiree House" cultural and sports complex.
Architectural character
Noun / adjective
It is to demonstrate the essence of a building. Generally
a very important aspect is that through the forms, the building can suggest its identification.
Example: It is very easy to identify the architectural character of the church, thanks to its characteristics.
en: Carácter arquitectónico
Auditorium
Noun
Large-capacity room or premises specially equipped for holding conferences, colloquia, concerts, shows, etc.
Example: People redesigning the auditorium are always a little late.
en: Auditorio
Beam
Noun
It is a rigid horizontal architectural element, designed to support and transmit the transverse loads to which it is subjected, towards the support elements.
Example: Once cool, the brackets were welded to the ends of the beams, forming 135-kilogram steel supports.
en: Viga
Brick
Noun
a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.
Example: The outer walls of the house were made of brick.
en: Ladrillo
Central courtyard
Noun
It is a common type of patio, it is usually created as an articulating element of the building, it becomes the center of it since everything revolves around it.
Example: In the central courtyard there were many people.
en: Patio central
Column
Noun
It is a structural element that serves to transmit the loads of the structure to the foundation.
Example: The interior is divided by columns that separate three naves.
en: Columna
Concrete
Noun
It is a mixture of materials such as sand, gravel and gravel (also called aggregates), and cement, which serves as a binder. Concrete is a material that only needs water to harden during mixing, that is why it can also be used under water.
Example: The walls were solid concrete and windowless.
en: Concreto
Cultural and sports complex
Noun
It is a set of buildings or facilities grouped together for physical and cultural activities.
Example: The construction of the cultural and sports complex is almost finished.
en: Complejo cultural y deportivo
Culture
Noun/ adjective
Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation. Culture has been called "the way of life for an entire society." As such, it includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, art.
Example: In Mexico there is a culture called "Casas Colimotas", it is about olds designs.
en: Cultura
Ecotechnology
Noun
It is the science that seeks technological advances to meet human needs, minimizing environmental impact, also adopting design principles focused on the use of patterns and characteristics observed in natural ecosystems.
Example: Ecotechnology is the future of humanity.
en: Ecotecnología
Entrance square
Noun
It is a small square located at the entrance of a building. Generally it is a public space that presents vegetation and gardens.
Example: I arrived, and in the small square at the entrance, I found her sitting.
en: Plazoleta de ingreso
Foundation
Noun
It is a set of structural elements of a structure, whose mission is to transmit its loads or elements supported on it to the ground.
Example: What type of foundation would you used to build a house in an area where there are many earthquakes?
en: Cimentación
Glass
Noun
It is an inorganic solid material that is usually transparent or translucent as well as hard, brittle, and impervious to the natural elements.
Example: The windows in the room have huge glass.
en: Vidrio
Multiple court
Noun/ adjective
A multiple court is a sports space, outdoors or indoors, that allows the practice of different team sports, such as soccer, basketball and volleyball, within an area determined for this purpose.
en: Cancha múltiple
Painting workshop
Noun
The Painting Workshop is a workshop of artistic expression is aimed at participants, where they will develop plastic techniques using materials that will initiate the knowledge of painting, drawing and knowledge of composition and structure.
Example: The painting workshop opens at 7.30 a.m.
en: Taller de pintura
Retired
Noun / adjective
It is the person who has stopped working and receives a pension.
Example: He had already married his fiancee, and is currently retired.
en: Jubilado
Rigid frame system
Noun
It is a structure based on columns and beams that form rigid joints, which provide greater heights and interior free spaces and great architectural beauty.
Example: The construction system of the complex is based on rigid frames.
en: Sistema de marcos rígidos
Slab
Noun
It is a structural element of reinforced concrete or precast materials, of little thickness. It is used to form floors and ceilings in a building and are supported by beams or walls.
Example: Concrete slabs in basements or lower floors must be adequately waterproofed.
en: Losa
Space
Noun
Surface or place with certain limits and common characteristics or purposes.
Example: The space in the living room is bigger than in the bedroom.
en: Espacio
Steel
Noun
It is a metallic alloy obtained from the addition of carbon, manganese, silicium and residual elements to iron ore, to produce a material of greater hardness and resistance.
Example: The first floor is supported by steel beams.
en: Acero
Structure
Noun
It is a stable set of resistant elements of a construction in order to receive loads and transmit them to their supports.
Example: It is quite an interesting structure.
en: Estructura
Sustainable architecture
Noun/ adjective
Sustainable architecture is one that does not generate greater energy expenditure in an architectural design, it is the architecture that is taking care of the environment in order to avoid contamination of the space, increase green areas and, prefer the materials of the area in order to do so, minimize transportation.
Example: Sustainable architecture is grown up due to its becoming in the future life.
en: Arquitectura sustentable
Texture
Noun
It is the appearance of objects, it is considered visual when it is only perceptible through sight, when it is also perceived by touch, it is a tactile texture.
Example: It had the same tonality and the same texture.
en: Textura
Vegetation
Noun
Set of plants typical of an area or a place or existing on a given land.
Example: There are a lot of vegetation outside from the house.
en: Vegetación
Wood
Noun
It is the material that makes up the majority of the trunk of a tree. Once cut and dried, the wood is used as a design element to add texture to the spaces.