Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Nouns Related to Architecture and Construction

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

a drawing of a building, city, etc. that shows its position, size, or shape in details

a place or a building that has a specific use

the process of filling empty spaces in cities or neighborhoods within a built environment

a newly constructed or soon-to-be-built house

(of a building, vehicle, or furniture) the state of being in poor condition or bad shape, particularly due to being old

a damaged or broken state of a building or other structure, because it has not been taken care of

something that has an extremely ugly appearance, particularly a building

the design of a building that depicts the shape, size, and positioning of rooms and furniture in a structure from above.

decorative patterns made of wood or metal, put into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

the external structure of a vehicle or building, particularly when the inside parts are severely damaged by fire, etc. or are still under construction

a small house that is in an extremely poor condition

a building or the piece of land surrounding it

a home that is constructed by its owner

a place of residence or dwelling where people live, such as a house, apartment, or any other type of shelter

a residence or dwelling where individuals or families live and consider as their personal and familiar space of comfort, belonging, and refuge

an extension or continuation of a building component that reverses direction to meet another surface or create a finished look

the horizontal beam or lintel that spans the opening of a fireplace or hearth, providing support for the masonry above and helping to direct the flow of smoke

an approach in design and architecture where the parameters and relationships between various design elements are defined and controlled, allowing for efficient and flexible design iterations based on specific criteria or constraints

an architectural theory that emphasizes the importance of local context and cultural identity in design, seeking to create meaningful and responsive architecture that is rooted in its specific geographical, social, and cultural context

a structure or a place that is historically important

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

the act or process of destroying or breaking apart a building or other structure

the process or act of making a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating or cleaning it

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

a social and architectural phenomenon that advocates for living in smaller, more efficient and environmentally conscious dwellings

the act of two adjoining properties or structures sharing a common boundary or being adjacent to each other

a distinctive arrangement of rectangular or parallelogram-shaped tiles or bricks that are laid in a zigzag or "V" shape to create a visually appealing and often symmetrical design

a fusion or joining of two or more pieces of metal by heating them to a melting point and allowing them to cool, creating a solid and permanent bond

a building that lacks fire safety measures and is dangerous if there is a fire

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

a living space, typically an apartment or house, that is occupied by a single man and is designed or decorated in a manner that reflects his personal taste and lifestyle