Im an architecture technology and this glossary will help you know about knowing the most commonly used word in architecture.
architect
noun
a person who is qualified to design buildings and to plan and supervise their construction
Example: an architect has good salary
fr: architecture
balcony
noun
a platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door
Example: we can't smoke on the balcony
fr: balcon
basement
noun
the floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level
Example: there's no window in my house's basement
fr: sous-sol
brick
Noun
a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.
Example: I prefer that my house is made of brick.
fr: brique
Building height
Noun
In architecture, building height refers to the vertical distance from natural ground level to the uppermost building definition i part of the building above that point.
Example: The height of the building is 6 stories, so it must be fireproof.
fr: Hauteur du bâtiment
cement
noun
a powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, mixed with water to form mortar or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete.
Example: If a truck carrying cement arrives at the construction site after two hours, we can no longer use that cement.
fr: ciment
compact
verb
exert force on (something) so that it becomes more dense; compress
Example: the rubbish was taken to the depot to be compacted
fr: compacter
engineer
noun
a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.
Example: The engineer has to be in the work site
fr: ingénieur
fireproof
verb
make (something) fireproof. Able to withstand fire or great heat
Example: nearby museum buildings will be fireproofed
fr: ignifuger
floor
noun
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example: you should mop the floor
fr: plancher
Formwork
noun
Formwork in construction is a temporary structure or mold used to hold fresh concrete in the desired shape until it hardens and gains strength
Example: When the concrete is tilted, it is in a plastic state, so it needs temporary supports and casing to hold it until it is strong enough.
fr: coffrage
lintels
noun
In architecture, a lintel is a horizontal structural element that spans openings such as portals, doors, windows, and fireplaces. It supports the weight of the structure above and can be a decorative architectural element
Example: there have to be a lintel above every window
fr: lintaux
plan
noun
In architecture, a plan is a drawing that shows the layout of a space, whether it's a room, a floor of a building, or an entire building
Example: you can buy buy a plan made by an architect for you new house
fr: plan
plywood
noun
a type of strong thin wooden board consisting of two or more layers glued and pressed together with the direction of the grain alternating
Example: Plywood is needed to support the cladding.
fr: contreplaqué
roof
the structure forming the upper covering of a building
Example: the rain woke him, hammering on the roof
fr: toiture
stairs
noun
a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building
Example: he came up the stairs
fr: escalier
support
noun
a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright
Example: in every houses there's support for the roof
truck
noun
a large, heavy road vehicle used for carrying goods, materials, or troops; a lorry.
Example: Use the truck to get the cement on the work site
fr: tracteur
window
noun
an opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle, fitted with glass in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.
Example: you should close your windows at night for safety.
fr: fenêtre
work site
noun
an area where an industry is located or where work takes place.
Example: You need an ASP card to enter a work site
