Architettura e Costruzione - Tetti e soffitti

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

trave di colmo, trave di gronda

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

corso della barca, fila di muratura

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

volta

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

tetto a gambrel, tetto a due falde

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

tetto a padiglione, tetto a falde

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, tetto a mansarda

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

colmo, 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"

tetto a due falde, tetto a capanna

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

soffitto a cupola, soffitto a volta

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

cornice, alleggerimento

a building's roof that is rounded

cupola

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

eave, gronda

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

tetto a travi di martello, tetto a capriata

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

tetto a shed, tetto monofalda

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

tetto piano, tetto a superficie piana

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

tetto a farfalla, tetto a V

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

tetto curvo, tetto ad 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

tetto inclinato, tetto scospicato

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

tetto piramidale, tetto a piramide

the topmost point of something

apice, vertice

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

tetto a scatola di sale, tetto saltbox

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

tetto a denti di sega

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

soffitto piano, soffitto orizzontale

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

soffitto a volta, soffitto curvo

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

soffitto a rientranza, soffitto a gradini

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

soffitto a cassettoni, soffitto a nicchie

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

pannello incassato, pannello a scomparsa

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

soffitto con travi visibili, soffitto a travi

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

semidome, mezzacupola

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

soffitto cavo, soffitto curvo

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

soffitto sospeso, controsoffitto

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

cupola a cipolla, cupola bulbosa

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

cresta, ripo

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

giardino pensile, giardino sul tetto

the external surface of a building roof

tetto

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

ventaglio, decorazione del tetto

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

cassa, cassettone

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

dormer, finestra con tetto

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

pendenza del tetto, inclinazione del tetto

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

tetto di paglia, paglia

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

cupola, dome

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

cornice di tetto, struttura di supporto sul tetto