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cation-exchange softening

Architecture; General architecture

The softening of water by the removal of dissolved ionic contaminants in hard water (such as scale-forming magnesium and calcium ions) and their replacement with sodium ions, which are more soluble.

catshead

Architecture; General architecture

An ornament consisting of an animal-like head, similar to a beakhead.

catslide

Architecture; General architecture

The long sloping roof at the rear of a saltbox or catslide house.

catslide house

Architecture; General architecture

A commonly used term in southern regions of the US for a saltbox house.

This building with the name which means "to solve ones worries", is located in Suwon, South Korea. It is in fact shaped like a toilet, showcasing superior plumbing, it was built by Korean Assembly ...

Museum of Contemporary Arts

Architecture; General architecture

Located in Rio de Janiero, this building resembles a flying saucer, and looks even more so when it is lit up at night. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The gorgeous views of the Guanabara Bay, ...

Kunsthaus

Architecture; General architecture

Located in Graz, Austria, and designed by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, the Kunsthaus is an avant-garde "celluloid" building that is 2,500 square meter in its area. it is dotted in sleek skin with ...