José Zepeda Glossary

25 Architecture glossarry terms

The glossary is of words that have to do with architecture and our integrating project

Arc
Noun
Curvilinear construction that covers the span, wall or light between two pillars.
Example: The arc of the house needs remodeling
es: Arco
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Asbesto
Noun
Mineral substance used for construction materials such as sheets to cover roofs, tiles, tiles and in general coatings of rooftops.
Example: Asbestos will be used for the roof tiles
es: Asbesto
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BALCONY
noun
Constructive element that protrudes from the plan of a facade, limited by a parapet or balustrade.
Example: the actor recited the poem from the balcony of the theater
es: Balcón
BASE
noun
Lower part of a column or pillar on which the shaft rests; generally it is composed of the plinth and a molding or connecting element between it and the shaft
Example: the base of the column is cracked
es: Basa
CASETÓN
noun
Each of the hollow compartments and geometric shapes of a ceiling, which are formed by crossing the grid of the beams, to meet a decorative function.
Example: it is necessary to buy more casetons
es: CASETÓN
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CEMENT
noun
Clay and calcareous materials subjected to high temperatures in kilns and subsequently finely ground
Example: The work will need 5 sacks of cement
es: Cemento
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CHAMFER.
noun
Facade of a corner house that results from cutting the corner of the house by means of a plane parallel to its edge.
Example: the chamfer of the house was good
es: Chaflan
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CHAPITER
noun
Top of a column, pillar, pilaster or wall, on which the architrave or the foot of a bow
Example: the compound order, very late, fuses the forms of the Corinthian capital, from which it takes the acanthus leaves, and the Ionic, from which it repeats the volutes
es: Capitel
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CHIMNEY
noun
Vertical duct designed to vent fumes or other types of gases, especially in a house, factory or ship.
Example: the chimney of the house is damaged
es: Chimenea
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COLUMN.
noun
Cylindrical and vertical element, used as support, support or support of roofs and other parts of a construction, and also for decorative purposes.
Example: The greece columns were very pretty
es: Columnas
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CONSTRUCTION
noun
Action and result of building or lift structures.
Example: the construction is late in the time we specify
es: construcción
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EAVES
noun
The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building.
Example: The eaves of Jose's house, covers the window
es: ALERO
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EDGE
noun
Edge or corner, end or tip of something
Example: a willow tree at the water's edge
es: canto
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FOUNDATIONS
noun
Establishment or fixation of principles or bases on which something immaterial is consolidated.
Example: The foundation of the construction remains to be done
es: CIMENTACION.
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House
noun
Building or construction destined for habitation or residence of a family.
Example: Andrea's house is nice and big
es: Casa
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PENTHOUSE
Noun
Top floor of a house, which creates a terrace. Last body of a facade
Example: The sculpture consists of three floors and an attic, with polychrome wood reliefs
es: Ático
RAISED
Noun
Drawing of the vertical section or facade of a building without perspective projection
Example: I need you to do the front raised of the house
es: Alzado
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ROOFTOP
Noun
Roof of a building, flat or in slight slope, through which it can be walked and arranged for different use;
Example: The roof terrace is set up for the party
es: Azotea
SAND.
Noun
Material used for the composition of mortars and mortars.
Example: bring a pot of sand for the mortar
es: Arena
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SKETCH
noun
Scheme or project that contains only the main features of an artistic or technical work
Example: Make the sketch to see what is needed for the work.
es: Boceto
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SMOOTH
Verb
Polish. Smooth an uneven surface. I know smooths a floor at a stage prior to laying the finishing material
Example: the stone that will go on the facade will have to be smoothed
es: Pulir
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SUPPORT
Noun
Element or work that serves to support or prop up another.
Example: The support of the falsework is well placed
es: Soporte
TILE
Noun
Tile or piece of surface ceramic flat, colored or glazed, used as a wall covering.
Example: the building stands out for its original facade formed by mosaics made with pieces of tile
es: Azulejo
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TOWNHOUSE.
noun
a tall, narrow, traditional row house, generally having three or more floors.
Example: The Townhouse looks good
es: Adosamiento
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VAULT
noun
Structure that covers arched shape, a space between walls, walls, columns or pillars.
Example: the dome is a hemispherical vault that covers a building or a part of it
es: Bóveda
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