Architecture Flashcards
(28 cards)
A series of arches supported by columns or piers, it may be attached to a wall (blind) or freestanding.
ARCADE
A method of spaning an opening, stronger than a lintel. Usually a curved or pointed structural Member, however there are many different types.
ARCH
A curved shape resulting in a lower pitch at the bottom of a roof slope.
BELLCAST
A railing of small posts or balusters topped by a coping usually at the edge of stairs or on a roof.
BALUSTRADE
A board trim that is usually carved and projects from the gable line of a roof, used to hide the ends of the horizontal roof timbers.
BARGEBOARD
A supporting feature under an eave line or raincap, usually decorative.
BRACKET
A projecting mass normally of brickwork or masonry that is used to support a structure; gives additional strength usually to counteract the outward thrust of an arch or vault.
BUTTRESS
In a window refers to a vertical window hinged on its vertical side, meant to open either out or in.
CASEMENT
A small structure situated on top of a roof, often domed with solid walls or four arches and covering a circular or polygonal area.
CUPOLA
Small tooth like projections adorning an area under an overhang; square blocks in series under a cornice.
DENTILS
A vertical window and window box that projects from a sloping roof, has its own roof, most commonly a pedimental or gable roof.
DORMER
Referring to a window with two vertical sliding sashes, one over the other.
DOUBLE HUNG
An arched window with radiating glazing bars that imitate a fan, placed over a door; loosely any over-door window.
FANLIGHTS
A formal ornamentation fixed to the top of a peak, arch, gable, etc.
FINIAL
The triangular end of a wall above the eaves with a peak roof.
GABLE
A double slope roof where the upper slope is of a lesser pitch than the lower, both slopes are straight.
GAMBREL ROOF
A triple arched window where the centre pane is taller than the sides. Most commonly seen in churches.
GOTHIC WINDOW
Locally known as a COTTAGE ROOF; a roof with four pitched sides, the line where two slopes of a roof meet is called a hip.
HIP ROOF
Local terminology referring to an addition to the rear of a structure; either one story with a shed roof (single-slope) or two stories with a flat roof. Also referred to as a lean-to in other areas.
LINHAY
Named after the French architect Francois Mansart (1598-1666); a double slope roof with the lower slope being longer and steeper, with a concave curve. Can be sloped on all four sides or just two sides (front and back).
MANSARD ROOF
A three-part window where the centre window is arched and wider than the two straight topped side windows. A style often used by Andrea Palladio after whom it was named.
PALLADIAN
A rectangular column projecting only slightly from a wall, incorporates a capital, shaft and base, as one of the orders. Once used for stiffening, now more common for decoration.
PILASTER
An open porch with columns supporting a pedimental roof, creating the entrance and\or centre piece of a facade.
PORTICO
Feature over an opening such as a window or door, a wide trim developed to shed water away from the opening. Can be heavy and decorated or light and plain.
RAINCAP
