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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CONSTRUCTION
noun
Action and result of building or lift structures.
Example: the construction is late in the time we specify
es: construcción
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
EDGE
noun
Edge or corner, end or tip of something
Example: a willow tree at the water's edge
es: canto
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.
House
noun
Building or construction destined for habitation or residence of a family.
Example: Andrea's house is nice and big
es: Casa
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
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
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
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
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
TOWNHOUSE.
noun
a tall, narrow, traditional row house, generally having three or more floors.
Example: The Townhouse looks good
es: Adosamiento
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