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The art, trade, or work of building.

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utilities

Construction; Building/real property

Refers to a resource systems, mechanical/electronic/plumbing or supply systems.

variants

Construction; Building/real property

Are specific thematic variations of a typology or theme. The term also specifically refers to alternate unit plans for a given dwelling space in a Support.

vertical real estate

Construction; Building/real property

Refers to the valuation of a 'site' or allotment available to be fitted-out within a Support.

zero-slope drain line

Construction; Building/real property

Refers to grey-water drain piping that is installed on a level surface. Such lines require no slope to drain, but carefully calculated relations between length from fixture to ...

two step housing supply system

Construction; Building/real property

Refers to a specific Japanese Open Building approach developed by Tatsumi at Kyoto University, with continuing development by Takada. It emphasizes the importance of a balance ...

cinder block

Construction; Building/real property

A masonry unit made of cinder concrete

building core

Construction; Building/real property

The Building Core includes public restrooms, ventilation shafts, electrical distribution, elevator shafts, and stairwells. In most buildings, these elements are close together, ...