Architecture: English Vocabulary List

a detailed technical or architectural plan showing dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

"See the blueprint."

"The architect presented a detailed blueprint for the new skyscraper, outlining every structural element."

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

"Look at the structure."

"The ancient Roman aqueduct is a remarkable structure that has stood for centuries."

a drawing of a building, city, etc. that shows its position, size, or shape in details

"Here is the plan."

"The detailed plan of the house clearly indicated the placement of each room and window."

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

"The foundation is strong."

"A solid concrete foundation is essential for the stability of any large building."

a substance from which things can be made

"Wood is a good material."

"The engineers selected a new composite material for its superior strength and flexibility."

a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

"Please use the emergency exit."

"When the fire alarm rang, everyone quickly moved toward the nearest exit to leave the building safely."

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

"The tower is very old."

"The tall clock tower in the middle of the town square could be seen from almost every street nearby."

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

"The construction takes many months."

"The construction of the new highway caused significant traffic delays for commuters throughout the entire summer."

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

"The column was tall."

"The ancient temple featured a majestic doric column that had stood for centuries, supporting the ornate entablature."

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

"The entrance is over there."

"We waited at the main entrance of the museum until it opened at nine o'clock this morning."

the technique of representing a two-dimensional object in a way that gives the right impression of distance by drawing objects and people that are farther in a smaller size

"This painting has good perspective."

"The artist used linear perspective to create a realistic sense of depth in the painting."