Aug 29, 2016 when commencing study of the classical elements, it is logical to begin with moldings. Make a taxdeductible donation to the trust for architectural easements today. George iii was in charge when america gained its independencetechnically, in america, a true georgian house must have been built prior to the establishment of this nations independence use of palladian doorways and windows, with modillions projections under the eaves and quoins. Bake oven an enclosed brick or stone oven built adjacent to a hearth in early dutch colonial houses. Stylobate the continuous platform of masonry on which a colonnade rests. It is eponymous for the first four british monarchs of the house of hanover george i, george ii, george iii, and george iv who reigned in continuous succession from august 1714 to june 1830. The term is also used to describe the manner in which bricks are laid in a wall so. L lacunar latin name in architecture for paneled or coffered ceiling, soffit, or vault adorned with a pattern of recessed panels.
Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. Georgian architecture is the name given in most englishspeaking countries to the set of architectural styles current between 1714 and 1830. A window is a window, until you come to purchase new windows and suddenly youre hearing terms that can mean very little, but can make all the difference to the aesthetics and workings of your windows. In fancier homes, these tall, thin windows are often crowned by halfround arched window heads that help to shed water away from the window opening. To this end, weve compiled a list of important architectural terms some you may have heard and others you probably havent. This corner of soho has some of the best examples of houses from the early georgian period in the whole of london. In doublehung windows, the rope or chain that attaches the sash to the counter balance. A host of architectural details, each with its own technical term, animate the hotel fort garry in winnipeg. Below is a glossary of architectural elements and terms that appear in lpcs application instructions and on this website. Glazing bead a plastic or wood strip applied to the window sash around the perimeter of the glass. Walls having formed framing members usually extrusions and sizeable areas of glass, often with opaque panel areas also. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records. Attic windows are common to ancient greek and greek revival architecture.
Glossary of window terms from the first nation wide vinyl replacement window distributor for milgard, andersen, superior, international, velux, atrium and anderson windows on the internet with realtime quotes. To help weve collected some of them together and provided an explanation for each. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. An architectural style of the 11th and 12th centuries based on the architecture of ancient rome. The style was revived in the late 19th century in the united. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a. Inside flat trim member which is used under the stool at the bottom of the window. Glossary of architectural terms by unknown architrave. This style of trimwork is particularly popular in colonial, georgian, and traditional homes.
With only a few professionallooking flourishes, colonial americans could greatly enhance the appeal of their simple georgian buildings. Grille a term referring to windowpane dividers or muntins. 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. Georgian architecture designs from the reigns of george i,ii,iii and iv from 1714 to 1830. A glossary of architecture terms for interior designers july 17, 2012 general, interior design 1 comments. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form.
An eared architrave has the surround turning outwards, then upwards before returning horizontally along the top of the opening it is framing. Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural easements. Kiln in a mill, kiln barn or maltings building, that part of the building used for drying grain, identifiable by its having a furnace, a funnel leading to a metal floor and a vent in its roof. In georgian architecture, the small paved yard giving. Architectural historian george everard kidder smith has called them prominently beveled stones or wood in imitation of stone used to give emphasis to corners. Sometimes these front gables or pediments are broken because they are open at the bottom to allow room for upper. The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings. This page provides definitions of architectural terms illustrated with. These windows project out from the front or side of a house. To learn more about window design options, see our blog post window designs for your new house plan. By the end of this exhibit youll be able to point out key architectural features that make a house early georgian as well as learn some architectural terms which you will be able to apply to other buildings from different eras. An architectural member which projects upward and outward from a wall that supports a horizontal. Dictionary of architectural terms phmc pennsylvania.
Illustrated glossary of classical architecture new york spaces. A window lighting an attic story, and often located in a cornice. A license granted by a government agency to construct a specific project on a specific site, under the terms of the permit. Tracery ornamental intersecting stonework in gothic windows, panels, and screen of gothic buildings. Glazing stop the part of the sash or door panel which holds the glass in place. Please be sure to include an email address in your billing information so that we may keep you informed of activities and events. To design, you need an understanding of how a room is made and structured.
The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a door or window opening. Late 19th and early 20th century architectural style cased on the revival of traditional crafts such as carpentry, glassmaking etc and natural materials. Windows in the home are tall and narrow, guiding the eye up to the high ceilings equipped with heavy timber ceiling beams. A means of joining individual pieces of wood together to form longer lengths. The architectural piece at the crown of a vault or arch and marks its apex, locking the other pieces into position. The ends of the pieces are machined to form a set of interlocking fingers, which are then coated with adhesive and meshed together under pressure. It can be recognised by its large windows divided up by straight vertical bars called mullions that go right up to the top of a fourcentered tudor arch. In this lesson, well look at some common styles of windows and see what defines each one. While the georgian style was popular in england in the 17th and 18th centuries, it is based on the classical forms of the earlier italian renaissance period. Illustrated dictionary of architectural preservation. Wooden glazing bar used to support the glass panes of a window. Glosssary of terms 2011 marble institute of america anchor a corrosion resistant metal fastener used for securing dimension stone to a structure or adjacent stone units. A glossary of architecture terms for interior designers. Bow windows are rounded projections, often formed of the window glass itself.
A glossary of common architectural features and terms. Andreas palladino, also known as a venetian window and common in the georgian and colonial revival styles. Help support our programs in advocacy, funding and outreach. Two side wall segments attached to the main wall plane of the home project at some angle and adjoin a wall section parallel with the homes main wall surface. Added to the classical orders by renaissance architectural scholars who felt that the tuscan order predates the greek doric and ionic. Glossary for the early georgian townhouse walking tour.
Oriel windows generally project from an upper story, supported by a bracket. Glossary of window terms from the first nation wide vinyl replacement window distributor for milgard, andersen, superior, international, velux, atrium and anderson windows on. The kudoz open glossary is a browsable glossary of terms translated via the kudoz term help network. Moldings are the smallest physical units the atoms, as it were of classical architecture, and so are easier to understand at first than the larger, more complex members formed from their combination. A view of a building floor, looking down from above, showing its horizontal elements, such as, walls, doors, windows, cabinetry, etc. Georgian or postgeorgian buildings may be of wood and may even be part of a window sash. It is eponymous for the first four british monarchs of the house of hanovergeorge i, george ii, george iii, and george ivwho reigned in continuous succession from august 1714 to june 1830. Glossary of fenestration terms southeastern door and window.
It is not authorized to accept deposits or trust accounts and is not licensed or regulated by any state or federal banking authority. Houses with cross gables have two or more gable roof lines that intersect at right angles. The definition of architectural and preservation terms in this glossary were taken from the illustrated dictionary of architectural preservation, by ernest burden, mcgrawhill, 2004. Industry test that measures the amount of air leakage through a window or door the lower the number the better. The triangular upper part of the front of a classical building, also used over doors and windows. The shape of a structures roof can sometimes help you to identify the homes style gable or pediment roofs create a triangular area on the short side of a rectangular structure greek revival homes often have lowpitch front gables that resemble greek or roman temples. A continuous, projecting horizontal course of masonry, ususally molded, running along, the surface of a wall, to mark an architectural subdivision. Adjustable accessible without major reconstruction of the window, door, tdd, ssp, roof window, or unit skylight to bring the parts of the product to a true or more effective relative position. Stanchion an architectural term applied to upright iron bars in windows that pass through the saddle bars or horizontal irons to steady the leadlight. Glossary of house building terms the plan collection. Explanation of buildingconstruction tectonic terminology. The georgian style arrived in america via british architectural building manuals called pattern books around 1700.
Georgian style architecture facts and history guide to. Bay windows are angled projections that rise up from the ground on the first floor. Kiln in a mill, kiln barn or maltings building, that part of the building used for drying grain. Chinese architecture dictionary choir churches in buffalo churches vocabulary.
Tuscan colums are unfluted with a simple base and unadorned capital and entablature. An oriel window is a set of windows, arranged together in a bay, that protrudes from the face of a building on an upper floor and is braced underneath by a bracket or corbel. Heres a handy double glazing windows glossary of the industry terms. While there are hundreds if not thousands of architectural terms, this lesson provides an overview of the most common terminology in architecture to provide a solid starting point into this. Some of my favorite buildings in town are the greek revival farm houses. Here are common phrases in the language of georgian. Latticework an ornamental, lattice framework consisting of small strips in a crisscrossed pattern. Windows are a very important element of a structure, both in terms of design and function.
The georgian style was incredibly popular in america in the early 19th century and is a classic example of young americana. Not always triangular traditional but sometimes segmental shaped like a segment of terrys chocolate orange, a pediment can also be broken, open and swannecked. Bay windows which project from the main wall but do not reach the ground. Here is a brief glossary of common architectural terms that you may encounter during landmarks commission hearings, community board meetings, or here on this very website. Richardson, deriving from the romanesque and featuring rounded roman arches, heavy forms and course textures. An iconic detail of tudor design is the steep gable roof pitch to mimic a castle you might see in a medieval fairytale. Photo guide to building window types, architectural styles. The following definitions are extracted from aamawdmacsa 101i. Architect john milnes baker defines the quoin as the dressed or finished stones at the corners of a masonry building. Hastings borough councils glossary of architectural terms.
Stay a horizontal length of metal bar affixed to an opening casement and that attaches to the window frame to hold open. A false balcony, or railing at the outer plane of a window. The georgian colonial revival style typically has side gables that appear on the side rather. If you have a word to contribute to our glossary, please email us. Towers dormers roofs eaves cornices walls windows porches columns. Style characterised by windows in horizontal bands and open ground plans. Weather shield is a leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors for upscale custom homes and. Apr 16, 20 here is a brief glossary of common architectural terms that you may encounter during landmarks commission hearings, community board meetings, or here on this very website. Glossary of architectural terms adrian architecture. When commencing study of the classical elements, it is logical to begin with moldings. Home architecture terms architecture glossary c architectural terms in 2019 dictionary of architectural terms phmc pennsylvania glossary of house parts and house structure. When talking to an architect or builder, it can be helpful to know basic terminology and architectural vocabulary you may encounter. Illustrated architecture dictionary buffalo architecture and history.
An architectural term referring to the arrangement of windows in a wall. Glossary of fenestration terms southeastern door and. A window in its most primitive form was an unglazed hole. Spanish to english architecture translation glossary. During the process of purchasing windows youre going to come across some terms that you may have never heard before. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. Click a letter to jump to its section on this page. Quoins in the corners a common architectural detail. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. Glossary glazing and construction terms solar innovations. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records adamesque following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family of classical architects, william, and robert adam. Aeg turbine factory iconic example of early modernist. Georgian or postgeorgian buildings may be of wood and may even be part of a. Glossary of terms weather shield doors and windows.
These houses follow a tradition started under the georges, british kings in the 18th century. Glossary of architectural terms oregon history project. Also external divisions of a building by fenestration windows. Its influence is visible in some arts and crafts and edwardian buildings, particularly in terms of decorative glazing and interiors. Glossary basic definitions of some architecture words. A house with a center door and a window on either side has 3 bays.
The trust for architectural easements is not a chartered bank or trust company, or depository institution. An architectural system using a horizontal beam over supports, as opposed to an arched or arcuated system. View our glossary of terms for window and door products, parts, and features. An architectural style developed by american architect h.
Admired for its symmetrical design, classic proportions, and decorative elements, it is commonly associated with the reigns of englands king georges, i through iii. An english version of the late gothic architectural style used from the 20s into the early 1500s. Plan shapes whether for the sake of efficiency, cost, tradition, or style, building designers often look. An introduction to its vocabulary and essentials, with a select glossary of terms 2 edition by curl, james stevens 2003 on. Glossary of terms to describe the architectural features seen on this tour. A license granted by a government agency to construct a specific project on. Aug 7, 2014 my favorite style of architecture is georgian architecture. Typically, pattern books focused on the georgian architectural design details for windows, doors, fireplaces and molding elements, which were adopted or modified by the builder. Weve compiled a glossary of commonly used terms in the glazing and construction industries to make it easier for you to understand your project. The georgian colonial revival style typically has side gables that appear on the side rather than the front of the home. The georgian style, with its long history in america, is among our countrys most consistently popular styles.
Bays the number of bays refers to the width of a building by counting the number of opennings including both doors and windows. A pediment, or triangular decoration glimpsed on classical columns, may be used on the second story or even over the windows. A glossary of common architectural features and terms curbed ny. Buildings, often square in plan, have square towers, lowpitched hip roofs with wide eaves, verandas, roundheaded windows, and prominent decorative brackets under the eaves. Glossary of architectural terms trust for architectural. You have to know what materials youre working with if youre painting the walls or carpeting a floor. A projection from a vertical surface providing structural or visual support under cornices, balconies, windows, or any overhanging member. Architectural terrace doors are not tested for limited water and meet the requirements of aama 910.
Most people call them bay windows when located on the first floor and oriel windows only if they are on an upper floor. Italianate windows are typically much taller and thinner proportionally than greek revival windows, resembling the shape of a door. Glossary of architectural terms historic environment scotland. The term can also refer to the decorative molding around a window or door. Glossary of architectural terms over the course of centuries, architects and. The tuscan order was developed in rome and does not appear in ancient greece. The window glossary the following definitions are extracted from aamawdmacsa 101i.
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