This is a glossary. It contains architecture terms, parts of speech, definitions in sentence case from Google Search using "define" + the term, text-to-speech pronunciation models, automatic translations to French, images from Wikipedia, and authentic example sentences from the Lextutor Concordancer. This architect glossary is made for understanding the jargon of this profession.
Architect
Noun
A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
Example: The Byker estate was designed by an architect and was thought to be very innovative.
en: Architecte
Art
Noun
The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
Example: One of my favorite activities is to express myself with art.
en: Art
Building
Noun
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, store, or factory
Example: The building has a slatted floor.
en: Bâtiment
Client
Noun
A person or organization using the services of a lawyer or other professional person or company.
Example: I had to submit a written report to the client.
en: Client
Construct
Verb
Build or erect (something, typically a building, road, or machine).
Example: The first stage of the experiment was to construct one of the frameworks detailed above.
en: Construire
Construction
Noun
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example: In the construction process, principal steps were followed.
en: Construction
Contemporary architecture
Noun
Contemporary architecture is the architecture of the 21st century.
Example: One technology that is common to all forms of contemporary architecture is the use of new techniques of computer-aided design.
en: L'architecture contemporaine
Coordinate
Verb
Bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony.
Example: Shapers need to both direct the team and coordinate team members' contribution.
en: Coordonner
Design
Noun
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or the other object before it is built or made.
Example: The design of this school was made by one of the greatest architects.
en: Design
Develop
Verb
Convert (land) to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making other use of its resources.
Example: They were the first to develop this type of building.
en: Développer
Diagram
Noun
A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
Example: The following diagram shows the electrical system of the house.
en: Diagramme
Dome
Noun
A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.
Example: The dome of Florence cathedral may have been the first on the history.
en: Dôme
Elevation
Noun
A drawing or diagram, especially of a building, made by projection on a vertical plane.
Example: I understand more the concept of the building with this elevation drawing.
en: Élévation
Fabrication
Noun
The action or process of manufacturing or inventing something
Example: This project needed many steps of fabrication.
en: Fabrication
Fenestration
Noun
The arrangement of windows and doors on the elevations of a building.
Example: The architects decide to add a big fenestration on this wall because of his orientation with the sun.
en: Fenestration
Floor plan
Noun
A scale diagram of the arrangement of rooms in one story of a building.
Example: The floor plan of the building allows us to better understand the position of each room.
en: Plan d'étage
Key
Noun
A set of answers to exercises or problems.
Example: Work in team is the key for having a great work.
en: Clé
Occupancy
Noun
The action or fact of occupying a place.
en: Occupation
Renaissance architecture
Noun
Renaissance architecture is the European architecture of the period between the early 14th and early 16th centuries in different regions. Ushering in a revival of ancient Greek and Roman Classical architectural forms, it supplanted the prevailing Gothic medieval aesthetic.
Example: After the influence of the Gothic architecture, the Renaissance architecture appear.
en: Architecture de la Renaissance
Victorian architecture
Noun
Victorian architecture is a series of architectural revival styles in the mid-to-late 19th century.
Example: I wanted this house because of her Victorian architecture.
