barge rafter
/bˈɑːɹdʒ ɹˈæftɚ/
noun
a structural component of a roof that runs along the edge or gable of the roof
barge course
/bˈɑːɹdʒ kˈoːɹs/
noun
a horizontal row of masonry or brickwork that runs along the edge or gable of a roof, typically on the side of a building
vault
/ˈvɔɫt/
noun
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
gambrel roof
/ɡˈæmbɹəl ɹˈuːf/
noun
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
hipped roof
/hˈɪpt ɹˈuːf/
noun
a roof style characterized by slopes on all sides, where the ends of the roof slope inward towards the ridge, creating a gentle or moderate slope without any vertical gables
mansard
/mˈænsɑːɹd/
noun
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
ridge
/ˈɹɪdʒ/
noun
the highest point where two roof slopes meet, forming a horizontal line along the top of the roof
saddle roof
/sˈædəl ɹˈuːf/
noun
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"
dome ceiling
/dˈoʊm sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a curved or hemispherical-shaped ceiling that creates a sense of openness and is often found in grand architectural spaces
verge
/ˈvɝdʒ/
noun
the edge or border of a roof, typically where it meets the gable or end wall of a building
dome
/ˈdoʊm/
noun
a building's roof that is rounded
eave
/ˈiv/
noun
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
hammerbeam roof
/hˈæmɚbˌiːm ɹˈuːf/
noun
a type of roof with horizontal beams that project outward and support the weight of the roof, creating an open and decorative space below
shed roof
/ʃˈɛd ɹˈuːf/
noun
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
flat roof
/flˈæt ɹˈuːf/
noun
a horizontal or nearly horizontal roof surface with a minimal slope, providing a level or nearly level surface on top of a building
butterfly roof
/bˈʌɾɚflˌaɪ ɹˈuːf/
noun
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
curved roof
/kˈɜːvd ɹˈuːf/
noun
a roof design that features a gentle or pronounced curve along its span, deviating from a traditional flat or sloping roof
sloping roof
/slˈoʊpɪŋ ɹˈuːf/
noun
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
pyramid roof
/pˈɪɹɐmˌɪd ɹˈuːf/
noun
a roof design characterized by four sloping sides that meet at a single point or apex, forming a pyramid-like shape
apex
/ˈeɪˌpɛks/
noun
the highest point or peak of a roof, where the sloping sides or surfaces meet
saltbox roof
/sˈɑːltbɑːks ɹˈuːf/
noun
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
sawtooth roof
/sˈɔːtuːθ ɹˈuːf/
noun
a roof design characterized by a series of vertical roof surfaces with a combination of vertical glass panels and solid sections
flat ceiling
/flˈæt sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a ceiling design that has a level or horizontal surface without any visible slopes or curves
vaulted ceiling
/vˈɑːltᵻd sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a ceiling design that features an arched or curved shape, creating a sense of height and spaciousness in a room
tray ceiling
/tɹˈeɪ sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a recessed or stepped ceiling design that adds visual interest to a room
coffered ceiling
/kˈɔfɚd sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a ceiling design that features a series of sunken panels or recessed geometric patterns, creating a grid-like appearance
sunken panel
/sˈʌŋkən pˈænəl/
noun
a recessed portion or section of a surface that is set lower than the surrounding area
beam ceiling
/bˈiːm sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a ceiling design that showcases exposed beams as a prominent architectural element
semidome
/sˌɛmɪdˈoʊm/
noun
a half-rounded architectural structure resembling the top half of a sphere often used to create a curved or vaulted ceiling
coved ceiling
/kˈoʊvd sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a ceiling design that features a curved transition between the wall and the ceiling, creating a smooth, rounded surface
dropped ceiling
/dɹˈɑːpt sˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
a suspended ceiling or false ceiling, is a secondary ceiling installed below the main structural ceiling
onion dome
/ˈʌniən dˈoʊm/
noun
a bulbous, onion-shaped dome that is often found atop a tower or a building, typically associated with Eastern European and Russian architecture
ridge rib
/ɹˈɪdʒ ɹˈɪb/
noun
the raised or elevated portion running along the ridge of a roof
roof garden
/ɹˈuːf ɡˈɑːɹdən/
noun
cultivated green spaces established on the topmost level of a building that can provide temperature control apart from having decorative benefit
rooftop
/ˈɹufˌtɑp/
noun
the external surface of a building roof
fantail
/ˈfænˌteɪɫ/
noun
a decorative feature typically found on the gable or apex of a roof, resembling the spread tail feathers of a fan
caisson
/ˈkeɪsən/, /ˈkɛsən/
noun
a decorative or structural element with recessed panels, commonly found in ceilings, adding visual interest to the space
dormer
/ˈdɔɹmɝ/
noun
a structural element that protrudes from a sloping roof, typically containing a window or set of windows
roof pitch
/ɹˈuːf pˈɪtʃ/
noun
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
thatch
/ˈθætʃ/
noun
the roof of a house that is covered with or built from reeds or straws
cupola
/kəˈpoʊɫə/
noun
a small, dome-shaped or roof-like structure that sits on top of a larger building or roof
roof curb
/ɹˈuːf kˈɜːb/
noun
a raised framework or structure built on a roof surface to support rooftop equipment or to create a transition between different roof levels
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