Architectural Features Interior Design II

Quoins Projecting or contrasting brick or stone laid at the corner angle of a building Projecting or contrasting brick or stone laid at the corner angle of a building

Arcade A row of arches and supporting columns A row of arches and supporting columns

Dentil trim A decorative trim of projecting rectangular blocks (think teeth!) A decorative trim of projecting rectangular blocks (think teeth!)

Finial A finishing ornament for a pediment, post, or spire.

Gingerbread Lacy architectural detail, typical of Victorian architecture

Half-timbering Exposed wood framing, with the spaces filled with masonry or plaster Exposed wood framing, with the spaces filled with masonry or plaster

Pediment A decorative design detail often used for furniture and architectural embellishment TriangularBroken ScrollSegmental (round)

Pilaster A flat, false, decorative column A flat, false, decorative column

Portico A porch formed by a triangle pediment roof with supporting columns A porch formed by a triangle pediment roof with supporting columns

Arch A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and supports a load

Gothic Arch A pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apex A pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apex

Roman Arch Basic rounded arch, usually with a keystone Basic rounded arch, usually with a keystone

Tudor Arch Variation of the Gothic arch Variation of the Gothic arch Top of arch is flattened Top of arch is flattened

Gable The end portion of a building formed by the roof coming together at the top The end portion of a building formed by the roof coming together at the top A very triangular roof A very triangular roof A cross gable has two triangular parts that cross A cross gable has two triangular parts that cross

Pitch A slope or the degree of slope – usually refers to a roof A slope or the degree of slope – usually refers to a roof

Doric Ionic Corinthian Plain Seashell Acanthus leaves Doric Ionic Corinthian Plain Seashell Acanthus leaves Types of Column Capitals -

Doors, Windows and Roofs

Doors Reasons we have doors: Reasons we have doors: –Entry –Security –Privacy –Beauty –Energy (heat and cold, in and out)

Basic types of doors used in housing construction: Swinging: Operate on hinges and usually open in one direction. Space is allowed in the floor plan for the door to open and close Swinging: Operate on hinges and usually open in one direction. Space is allowed in the floor plan for the door to open and close Sliding: Set on a track and glide open and close on that track. Sliding: Set on a track and glide open and close on that track. Folding: Unfolds when closed and opens into a multi- section stack. Folding: Unfolds when closed and opens into a multi- section stack.

Single A hinged, single entrance into a building or room

French Double casement-type door that opens in or out with glass panes throughout its length

Sliding A door that opens by sliding instead of swinging on a hinge

Bi-fold A door with vertical double panels that folds back against itself; frequently used for closet doors

Pocket A door that slides into a compartment in the adjoining wall

Windows Why do we have windows? Why do we have windows? –Light –Ventilation –Beauty –Energy (heat and cold, in and out) –View

Casement A side-hinged window that swings in or out

Double Hung (Sash) Window where both sections are operable

Dormer windows Dormer windows A window that projects from the attic A window that projects from the attic

Picture A large window consisting of one pane of glass that does not move

Bay A window built to project outward from an outside wall in a square or rectangular configuration

Bow A curved projecting window

Palladian An arched window flanked on each side by lower sidelights

Skylight A window set into the roof and ceiling

Fan/Half-Round A half-circle shaped window usually placed above a door or in a pediment

Sidelight A vertical, narrow row of windows used on one or both sides of a door

Sliding Windows that slide horizontally

Roof Types Gabel : A roof with two sloping sides and a gable at each end Gabel : A roof with two sloping sides and a gable at each end Cross Gable has two parts that cross Low pitch High Pitch Cross Gable has two parts that cross Low pitch High Pitch Cross Gable

Gambrel Gambrel A roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper A roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper

Hip Hip A roof with sloping ends and sloping sides

Flat Flat A roof that is horizontal or nearly horizontal A roof that is horizontal or nearly horizontal

Mansard Mansard A hipped roof with two pitches. The bottom pitch is very steep and the top pitch flatter, so it is usually not seen from the ground A hipped roof with two pitches. The bottom pitch is very steep and the top pitch flatter, so it is usually not seen from the ground

Saltbox Saltbox A gable roof with one slope that is longer and lower than the other A gable roof with one slope that is longer and lower than the other.

Shed Shed A roof with a single slope A roof with a single slope

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