Glossary of architectural terms page 1 abacus the abacus is the top part of a column capital. A moulding that goes around the perimeter of a room at the base of the walls. Trade of preparing, cutting and fixing timber in building construction. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover the join between the frame and the wall finish. Babylons free glossary builder is a userfriendly application that enables you to create your own glossaries using databases you already have in either excel or xml files. A revision of the modified mercall seismic intensity scale. Hb 502004 glossary of building terms free download as pdf file. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 an illustrated compendium of building terms and definitions used in australia and new zealand. Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural easements. A projecting element, such a beam or porch, supported at one end. It is distinct from team training, which is designed to improve the efficiency, rather than interpersonal relations. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. Each area of the country has a different glossary of terms, and as with the description of a sandwich as a sub, a hoagie or a grinder, misleading terms can lead.
It is designed to prevent food particles from interfering with the steam release valve. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. A glossary of building and planning terms edition 2 national committee on rationalized building canberra. A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety. Building insurance insurance covering the structure of the building. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace.
It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. Ag linea perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Building dictionary of terms listed below, is a summary of some of the more commonly used terms, endearments, lingo or slang expressions, that are used within the construction industry. Bricks which are specially shaped for capping the exposed top of a wall. Assists in all areas of the building and construction industry, including designers, builders, producers and suppliers, information managers, regulators, technicians and tradesmen, and students to find. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Ant cap a shaped metal shield which is placed on top of a pier or stump and below bearers or other supporting timber members to delay, and expose during periodic inspections any movement of termites from soil to timber sections of a building.
A term often abbreviated from an air barrier system or air barrier material. Use the glossary search box, browse the glossary using the letters below, or download the full glossary as a pdf. Glossary of architectural terms the following is a glossary of architectural terms that may be referred to when undertaking the heritage trails or consulting the website. Common building terms these terms are provided for a lay person to have some understanding of common building terms. With a glossary of terms at first paragraph,this book looks very easy to understand and the way it was written is really technical. Can be a health hazard should not be disturbed and specialist advice sought if found. Fan light a semicircular or semielliptical window, with wedgeshaped panes of glass separated. Glossary of building terms used in home maintenance and repair this site is optimised for modern browsers. They are interconnected with flashings, window and door openings, and other penetrations of the building enclosure to provide drainage of. Most commonly, a business glossary presents a list of terms, what those terms mean in a particular business context, and which systems and processes actually use or rely on the term. Glossary of house building terms the plan collection. A business glossary is an authoritative dictionary of the terms that are used throughout the enterprise. Construction drywall a type of construction in which the interior wall finish is applied in a dry condition, generally in the form of sheet materials or wood paneling as contrasted to plaster construction, frame a type of construction in which the structural components are wood or depend upon a wood frame for support continuity tester a device that tells whether a circuit is capable of. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf.
Due to their considerable scope and impact, epics require the definition of a minimum viable product mvp and approval by. Drainage planes are water repellent materials building paper, housewrap, foam insulation, etc. An epic is a container for a significant solution development initiative that captures the more substantial investments that occur within a portfolio. Laws and building and safety codes governing the design and use of kawneer products, such as glazed entrance, window, and curtain wall products, vary widely. Please note, gg does not write the descriptions of the terms for you. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in buildings. People often confuse a data glossary with a data dictionary, which also defines data elements, their meanings, and their allowable values. Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility management terminology, the fifth edition of the glossary of building terms is the first of a future range of fully harmonized specialinterest subglossaries. The complete air barrier system is comprised of materials and assemblies, each with.
A good way to start learning them is to build a glossary of the new words you come across. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. Planning, designing, and deploying a business glossary. Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a. A gameobjects functionality is defined by the components attached to it. The coding language used to build a website in terms of both form and function.
Kawneer does not control the selection of product configurations, operating hardware, or glazing materials, and assumes no responsibility therefor. Glossary of building terminology standards new zealand. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home.
Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. Illustrated glossary of ship and boat terms oxford handbooks. Search for glossary terms regular expression allowed. Glossary of team building terms the infinite team pty. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and techniques are presented next. What you see on your browser screen without scrolling. In 1971 the mean sea level for 19661968 was assigned the value of zero on the australian height datum at thirty tide gauges around the coast of the australian continent. For many years the miscellaneous publication nzmp 4212 glossary of building terminology has served as a reference book for those working in the building industry as well as for students in either trade or professional training. Hb 502004 glossary of building terms australia standards. The front facade of a building contains the buildings main entrance, the rear facade is the buildings rear exterior wall, and the side facades are a buildings side exterior walls. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Study group of the new zealand national society for earthquake engineering 1992.
A 2d gameobject the fundamental object in unity scenes, which can represent characters, props, scenery, cameras, waypoints, and more. A view of a building floor, looking down from above, showing its horizontal elements, such as, walls, doors, windows, cabinetry, etc. The following illustrated glossary first appeared in its entirety in wooden ship building and the interpretation of shipwrecks, by j. A glossary of construction and building material terms and acronyms, covering all areas of construction including the like of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, plastering, joinery, insulation and glazing. Ant cap ant capping or termite shield, a metal shield, usually made. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. More info see in glossary such as a tilemap a gameobject that allows you to quickly create 2d levels using tiles and a grid overlay. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. One of the main benefits of a welldesigned business glossary is increased trust and confidence in enterprise information.
Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. Common building terms relating to architectural elements. It refers to 5 minutes on high pressure, 5 minutes natural release and 5 minutes icebath prior to peeling. For curriculum links and related resources, visit the download page for this resource at builders use a lot of different terms and many of them are very specific. Adobe buildings are particularly common in the southwestern united states, where they are indigenous. Is a collective term used for various types of activities used to enhance social relations and define roles within teams, often involving collaborative tasks. Project architect the person, firm or corporation appointed by the owner to provide a design, contract documents, and contract. In gfrc glass fiber reinforced concrete or architectural fiberglass column capitals, the abacus may be cast as part of the capital or as a separate piece. Glossary of building terms houspect building inspections.
Typically, this is a space 600 pixels wide by 480 pixels tall. A license granted by a government agency to construct a specific project on a specific site, under the terms of the permit. The framer builds the home according to the blueprints and must comply with local building codes and regulations. Here are a few of the terms you may come across when building or reading building inspection reports.
The round metal part with 5 holes underneath the lid. Glossary terms acceptable solution according to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code. To build a glossary, you must first download the babylon builder. Glossary of common construction contract terms this glossary contains terms and their meanings that frequently are used within the context of contracts and subcontracts in the construction industry. Defines terms used in the building and construction industry. Contact the suppliers for pricing and availability 2 suppliers for information contact at aust on 0 452 679. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32.