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ARCHITECTURE TECHNICAL VOCABULARY

In this document, you will find a list of suggested technical vocabulary useful for your career.

The process of creating a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building before it is built.

Design

Ordering Principles

Fundamental principles that guide the organization and arrangement of elements in a design to achieve a harmonious and balanced composition.

Concept

A general idea or understanding that forms the basis for design decisions. It's the overarching theme or vision behind a project.

The practical implementation or execution of conceptual ideas in the design process.

Applied Concepts

Design Idea

Plans

A specific concept or notion that drives the development of a design.

Detailed drawings or diagrams that represent a horizontal section through a building. They include floor plans, site plans, and other views that show the layout of a structure.

A physical or digital representation of a design, providing a three-dimensional understanding of how the final structure will appear.

Model

Organized and systematic plans or designs, often involving a series of related elements.

Schemes

The arrangement and organization of architectural elements to create a unified and aesthetically pleasing whole.

Architectural Composition

Standards or guidelines used to evaluate the success of a design, often based on functional, aesthetic, and technical considerations.

Architectural Criteria

Criteria related to the organization and utilization of space within a design.

Spatial Criteria

Standards related to the technical aspects of a design, including construction methods, materials, and engineering considerations.

Technical Criteria

Standards related to the functionality and purpose of a design, ensuring it meets the intended use.

Functional Criteria

Standards related to the visual and aesthetic qualities of a design.

Formal Criteria

Different perspectives or viewpoints of a design, depicting how it appears from various angles.

Front View, Top View, Lateral View, Rear View

The physical and visual expanse within and around a structure, including both enclosed and open areas.

Space

The overall form or shape of a design as it relates to its visual composition.

Composition Shape

Elements within a design that facilitate movement and flow, such as corridors, staircases, and pathways.

Circulation Elements

A type of drawing that represents a three-dimensional object in two dimensions with distortion to show depth.

Axonometry

The balanced arrangement of parts on either side of a central point, axis, or plane.

Symmetry

The representation of a floor plan, showing the layout and arrangement of spaces within a building.

Planimetry

Level

A horizontal plane or floor within a building.

A detailed drawing or diagram that shows the layout of a building from an overhead view.

Architectural Plan

A cut through a building, perpendicular to its length, revealing internal details.

Cross Section

A vertical cut through a building, revealing its internal features along a lengthwise axis.

Longitudinal Section

A section of a design that is revealed by cutting through it, showing internal details.

Cut

The qualitative and subjective aspects of how individuals perceive and interact with the spaces within a design.

Spatial Experiences

The framework or skeleton of a building, providing support and stability.

The Structure

The dynamic and interactive nature of spaces, considering how people move and engage with the environment.

Active Spatial Situation

The way in which elements within a design relate to and interact with each other in terms of space and placement.

Spatial Relationship

The exterior frontal or lateral front of a building.

Facade

The exterior face or front of a building.

Front Facade, Lateral Facade

Organization

The systematic arrangement and coordination of elements within a design.

EXTRA RESOURCES

For more vocabulary related to Architecture, you can access these online documents:

https://www.strombergarchitectural.com/images/materials/glossary/stromberg-architectural-full-glossary.pdf

https://assets.website-files.com/5e405370054b238baa277415/62d9ed4134f2e41da5db0a9f_Craftsman-Construction-Architectural-terminology.pdf

https://srisa.org/rw_common/plugins/stacks/armadillo/media/architecturalTerms.F19_2.pdf

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C-Leo brings you a curated set of technical vocabulary that delves into the essence of architectural creation. This collection provides a comprehensive exploration of the language architects use to conceptualize, plan, and bring their visions to life. So, whether you're a budding architect, an enthusiast, or simply intrigued by the language of design, let's embark on a journey through the vocabulary that defines the art and science of architecture.