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waste pipe

Construction; Architecture

The name generally applied to all household drainage pipes.

A slender, upright structure, usually a supporting member in a building. Freestanding or self-supporting structural element carrying forces mainly in compression; either stone, steel, or brick, or ...

water closet

Construction; Architecture

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common brick

Construction; Architecture

A brick used where strength in construction is required rather than a pleasing appearance.

water table

Construction; Architecture

Similar to a drip cap in function, sometimes found around the perimeter of a house near the ground line.

competition

Construction; Architecture

A means for selecting an architect for a significant commission: Architects are invited to take part in a competition, which can be either open to all comers or by invitation only. Open competition ...