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terra cotta
Construction; Architecture
A mixture of sand and baked clay commonly used to make pipe for sewage disposal systems. A mixture of sand and baked clay used to form a shingle used on certain styles of architecture.
castellated
Construction; Architecture
Decorated with battlements (a parapet with alternating indentations and raised portions); also called crenellation. Building with battlements are usually brick or stone.
terrazzo
Construction; Architecture
A colorful flooring material made of cement and marble chips or certain stones. After the floor has hardened it is ground and polished to a smooth and durable finish.
thermopane
Construction; Architecture
Two or more sheets of glass set apart from one another with a vacuumed space between to prevent condensation and reduce heat loss.
