Arquitectura y Construcción - Techos y Techos

a structural component of a roof that runs along the edge or gable of the roof

viga de cumbrera, viga de gablete

a horizontal row of masonry or brickwork that runs along the edge or gable of a roof, typically on the side of a building

cuerpo de alero, corte de ladrillo

an architectural structure, often made of stone or concrete, that forms a curved or arched ceiling or roof, providing strength, support, and architectural beauty to a space

bóveda

a type of roof characterized by two slopes on each side, with the lower slope being steeper and the upper slope having a shallower pitch, resulting in a distinct double-pitched or barn-like appearance

tejado a dos aguas, techo gambrel

a roof style characterized by slopes on all sides, where the ends of the roof slope inward toward the ridge, creating a gentle or moderate slope without any vertical gables

techo a cuatro aguas, techo hipogeo

a roof style characterized by two slopes on each side, with the lower slope being steeper and the upper slope having a shallower pitch, often creating additional living space or attic rooms within the roof structure

mansarda, techo mansardado

the highest point where two roof slopes meet, forming a horizontal line along the top of the roof

cumbrera, cresta

a type of roof design characterized by two sloping sides that meet at a central ridge, resembling the shape of a saddle or an inverted "V"

techo a dos aguas, techo de faldón

a curved or hemispherical-shaped ceiling that creates a sense of openness and is often found in grand architectural spaces

techo en cúpula, techo abovedado

the edge or border of a roof, typically where it meets the gable or end wall of a building

cornisa, alero

a building's roof that is rounded

cúpula

the lower edge or overhang of a roof that projects beyond the supporting walls, providing protection from the elements and directing water away from the building

alero

a type of roof with horizontal beams that project outward and support the weight of the roof, creating an open and decorative space below

techo de viga de martillo, techo con viga a voladizo

a simple roof design consisting of a single sloping plane that slopes downward in one direction, resembling the shape of a shed or lean-to structure

techo a un agua, techo de un solo faldón

a horizontal or nearly horizontal roof surface with a minimal slope, providing a level or nearly level surface on top of a building

techo plano, azotea plana

a unique roof design characterized by two upward-sloping roof sections that meet in the middle, creating a V-shape resembling the wings of a butterfly

techo de mariposa, techo en V

a roof design that features a gentle or pronounced curve along its span, deviating from a traditional flat or sloping roof

techo curvado, techo en arco

a roof design that has a noticeable incline or slope, typically with two or more sides slanting downward from a higher point towards the eaves or edges of the roof

techo inclinado, techo a dos aguas

a roof design characterized by four sloping sides that meet at a single point or apex, forming a pyramid-like shape

techo piramidal, techo en forma de pirámide

the topmost point of something

ápice, cima

a distinctive roof design that features a long, sloping roof on one side and a shorter, steep roof on the other side, resulting in an asymmetrical shape resembling a traditional wooden saltbox container

techo de caja de sal, techo saltbox

a roof design characterized by a series of vertical roof surfaces with a combination of vertical glass panels and solid sections

techo de dientes de sierra

a ceiling design that has a level or horizontal surface without any visible slopes or curves

techo plano, techo horizontal

a ceiling design that features an arched or curved shape, creating a sense of height and spaciousness in a room

techo abovedado, techo con bóveda

a recessed or stepped ceiling design that adds visual interest to a room

techo en bandeja, techo empotrado

a ceiling design that features a series of sunken panels or recessed geometric patterns, creating a grid-like appearance

techo abovedado, techo con casetones

a recessed portion or section of a surface that is set lower than the surrounding area

panel hundido, panel rebajado

a ceiling design that showcases exposed beams as a prominent architectural element

techo con vigas expuestas, techo de vigas

a half-rounded architectural structure resembling the top half of a sphere often used to create a curved or vaulted ceiling

semidomo, media cúpula

a ceiling design that features a curved transition between the wall and the ceiling, creating a smooth, rounded surface

techo en cúpula, techo cóncavo

a suspended ceiling or false ceiling, is a secondary ceiling installed below the main structural ceiling

falso techo, techo suspendido

a bulbous, onion-shaped dome that is often found atop a tower or a building, typically associated with Eastern European and Russian architecture

cúpula de cebolla, dome en forma de cebolla

the raised or elevated portion running along the ridge of a roof

crestón, cobertizo elevado

cultivated green spaces established on the topmost level of a building that can provide temperature control apart from having decorative benefit

jardín en la azotea

the external surface of a building roof

techo

a decorative feature typically found on the gable or apex of a roof, resembling the spread tail feathers of a fan

ventilador, decoración de tejado

a decorative or structural element with recessed panels, commonly found in ceilings, adding visual interest to the space

cajón, casetón

a structural element that protrudes from a sloping roof, typically containing a window or set of windows

dormitorio, lucarna

the steepness or slope of a roof, typically expressed as a ratio or angle, indicating the vertical rise of the roof for every horizontal distance

pendiente del techo, slope del techo

the roof of a house that is covered with or built from reeds or straws

techado de paja, paja

a small, dome-shaped or roof-like structure that sits on top of a larger building or roof

cúpula, dome

a raised framework or structure built on a roof surface to support rooftop equipment or to create a transition between different roof levels

armazón de techo, banco de carga