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axonometric
Construction; Architecture
A drawing technique devised to represent three dimensional objects on flat paper. Verticals are drawn to scale, but diagonal dimensions are distorted.
portico
Construction; Architecture
A roofed space, open or partly enclosed, forming the entrance of the facade of a temple, house, or church, often with detached or attached columns and a pediment.
prefabricated
Construction; Architecture
A house whose substantial parts are made entirely or in sections away from the building site.
balcony
Construction; Architecture
A platform projecting from an upper story and enclosed by a railing.
public utilities
Construction; Architecture
Those utilities including water supply, sewage, electricity, disposal, gas, telephone, cable, etc. that are available to the public.
