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The science of designing and building structures for habitation.
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roof comb
Architecture; General architecture
The structure that tops a pyramid in monumental Mesoamerican architecture.
tympanum
Architecture; General architecture
The triangular space enclosed between the horizontal cornice of the entablature and the sloping cornice of the pediment. Though sometimes left plain, it is often decorated.
pendentive
Architecture; General architecture
Three-dimensional spandrels supporting the weight of a dome over a square or rectangular base.
gablets
Architecture; General architecture
Triangular terminations to buttresses, much in use in the Early English and Decorated periods, after which the buttresses generally terminated in pinnacles. The Early English ...
muqarnas
Architecture; General architecture
Type of decorative corbel used in Islamic architecture that in some circumstances, resembles stalactites.
boutant
Architecture; General architecture
Type of support. An arc-boutant, or flying buttress, serves to sustain a vault, and is self-sustained by some strong wall or massive work. A pillar boutant is a large chain or ...
bossage
Architecture; General architecture
Uncut stone that is laid in place in a building, projecting outward from the building, to later be carved into decorative moldings, capitals, arms, etc. Bossages are also rustic ...
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