2 Flashcards
water cycle
The general pattern of movement of the water on, under, and above the earth.
finish grade
The elevation of the ground surface after completion of all work.
street-front pattern
A common housing pattern in which houses and apartments line both sides of the street.
fire-resistive construction
Construction to resist the spread of fire, as specified in the applicable building code.
air rights
The rights to the use or control of the airspace above a property.
frontage
The length of a lot line along a street or other public way.
glare
Extreme contrast between light and dark in the visual field, which can cause discomfort.
access right
The right of an owner to have ingress and egress to and from a property.
run-off
The surface flow of water from an area.
topography
The configuration of the surface features of an area of ground.
single-family house
A dwelling unit comprising an isolated structure on its own plot of ground.
urban renewal
A process of public intervention in the development of an existing urban area, in which a public agency, acquires ownership of property and administers its resale for development to mainly private owners.
scale
The relative measurement of an object, with reference to the dimensions of the human body.
coniferous
Describing cone-bearing evergreen trees and shrubs, such as pine, spruce, for, and cedar.
rotunda
A circular space covered by a dome.
double glazing
Two sheets of glass with an air space between, to insulate against the passage of heat or sound. Also called insulating glass.
intersection
The point at which two streets come together or cross.
plot
A parcel of land.
proportion
The relationships of the sizes of building elements.
conforming use
Lawful use of a building or lot that complies with the provisions of the applicable zoning ordinance.
evergreen
Trees having green leaves throughout the year, as opposed to deciduous.
space
The three-dimensional expanse, generally enclosed by building elements, which accommodates human activity.
occupant load
The total number of persons that may occupy a building or portion thereof at any one time.
ingress
An entrance.