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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.
