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Architecture

swiss cap

Construction; Architecture

A decorative furnace cap that exhales smoke by spinning.

caryatid

Construction; Architecture

The human figure used as a sculptural column as part of a classical composition, often flanking a doorway, or as a decorative detail within an interior around a fireplace.

symmetrical

Construction; Architecture

When two halves of an object are mirror images of each other.

casement window

Construction; Architecture

A window that opens by swinging inward or outward much like a door. Casement windows are usually vertical in shape but are often grouped in bands.

vent stack

Construction; Architecture

A metal, plastic or composite pipe (usually 4 inch in diameter) leading from the sewage network out through the roof to prevent pressures during sewage flow.

clerestory window

Construction; Architecture

A window (usually narrow) placed in the upper walls of a room, usually at an angle, to provide extra light.

vinyl

Construction; Architecture

A synthetic type of siding used for its economic value and durability.

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