ARCHITECTURAL TERMS
ARCHITECTURAL TERMS Adobe: A house made from sun-dried bricks of clay and straw. Arch: A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and supporting the weight of bridge, roof wall. Architecture: The word Architecture came to be used in English in 1563 and in 1581. An English writer defined architecture as science of building structure. Barracks: A large building used to house soldiers. Cantilever Bridge: A bridge supported by cantilevers or long arms projecting from the banks. Chimney: A passage for the escape of smoke. Colossus: A statue of very large size. Column: A vertical, cylindrical support. Court Yard: Paved space enclosed by a building. Cupola: A small dome on a base crowning a roof. Demolition: Dismantling or razing of all or part of an existing improvement. Dome: A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure. Facade: The main exterior face of a building. Frame: The stationary portion of window unit that is affix