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heating systems
Construction; Architecture
Different heating Methods for heating buildings: Hot Water, warm air, steam, electric, heat pump, geo-thermal, etc
hipped roof
Construction; Architecture
A roof with slopes on all four sides. The "hips" are the lines formed when the slopes meet at the corners.
home styles
Construction; Architecture
The different characteristic of a home influenced by the homes of immigrants: English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italians, and others. contemporary styles is a termed "release from tradition" ...
house shapes
Construction; Architecture
The general top view of the house outline. (Square, Rectangle, L-shaped, U-shaped, H-shaped, etc.
i-beam
Construction; Architecture
A steel beam often used for floor support. Cross section of beam resembles a capital I.
infiltration
Construction; Architecture
The act of wind blowing into the house through poorly weather-stripped windows and doors.
