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water cycle

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The general pattern of movement of the water on, under, and above the earth.

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finish grade

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The elevation of the ground surface after completion of all work.

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street-front pattern

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A common housing pattern in which houses and apartments line both sides of the street.

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fire-resistive construction

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Construction to resist the spread of fire, as specified in the applicable building code.

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air rights

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The rights to the use or control of the airspace above a property.

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frontage

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The length of a lot line along a street or other public way.

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glare

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Extreme contrast between light and dark in the visual field, which can cause discomfort.

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access right

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The right of an owner to have ingress and egress to and from a property.

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run-off

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The surface flow of water from an area.

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topography

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The configuration of the surface features of an area of ground.

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single-family house

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A dwelling unit comprising an isolated structure on its own plot of ground.

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urban renewal

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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.

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scale

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The relative measurement of an object, with reference to the dimensions of the human body.

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coniferous

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Describing cone-bearing evergreen trees and shrubs, such as pine, spruce, for, and cedar.

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rotunda

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A circular space covered by a dome.

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double glazing

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Two sheets of glass with an air space between, to insulate against the passage of heat or sound. Also called insulating glass.

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intersection

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The point at which two streets come together or cross.

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plot

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A parcel of land.

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proportion

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The relationships of the sizes of building elements.

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conforming use

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Lawful use of a building or lot that complies with the provisions of the applicable zoning ordinance.

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evergreen

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Trees having green leaves throughout the year, as opposed to deciduous.

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space

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The three-dimensional expanse, generally enclosed by building elements, which accommodates human activity.

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occupant load

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The total number of persons that may occupy a building or portion thereof at any one time.

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ingress

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An entrance.

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deciduous

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Trees which shed their leaves annually, as opposed to evergreens.

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row house

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One of a continuous row of houses having a uniform plan and appearance and often sharing party walls.

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caulking

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A compound used to seal the joint between two materials or surfaces.

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mass

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A three-dimensional volume that has density and bulk.

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urban ecology

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The study of the relationship between people and the urban environment in which they live.

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renaissance

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The European movement, extending from the 14th to the 17th century, in which classic architecture was reintroduced and became the basis for a new style.

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court pattern

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A housing pattern in which units face into a common open space.

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territoriality

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The behavior by which an organism, human or animal, lays claim to an area and defends it against members of its own and other species.

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duplex

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A two-story apartment or house containing two separate dwelling units, either side-by-side or one above the other.

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functional

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Capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed.

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fair housing

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Nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing.

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subdivision

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The division of vacant land into smaller parcels to be used as sites for individual buildings, together with public rights-of-way affecting these sites.

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balance

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Aesthetic equilibrium produced by the proportioning of the elements of a building.

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premise

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A statement supporting or helping to support a conclusion.

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sewer

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An underground pipe or drain used to carry off rain water (storm sewer) or waste matter (sanitary sewer).

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piloti

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The French term for the columns that raise a building off the ground, as used by Le Corbusier.

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building code

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A code regulating the design and construction of buildings, adopted and enforced by a government agency.

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white noise

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Innocuous background noise used to mask objectionable sounds.

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industrial park

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An area of land designed for industrial uses and developed as a unit.

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international style

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The form of modern architecture developed in the 1920’s and 1930’s, characterized by cubistic forms, white surfaces, and large areas of glass and steel Windows.

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datum

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A horizontal plane elevation used as a reference for other elevations in surveying and mapping.

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exit

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A continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way generally with a minimum width of 44 inches.

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districts

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A term used by Lynch to describe sections of the environment having an identifying character.

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bikeway

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A road or path reserved for bicycle traffic.

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basilica

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In Roman architecture, an oblong building used for public administration, from which early Christian churches evolved.

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population density

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The number of people or families per unit of area.

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rehabilitation

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The restoration or substantial improvement of a building.

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assimilation

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The process of absorbing or incorporating an element into an established design system.

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groundwater level

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The level below which the subsoil is completely saturated with water. Also called the water table.

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improved land

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Land on which buildings have not yet been constructed, but which contains utilities and streets.

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stoa

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A portico used in Greek Architecture, often as a covered meeting place or promenade.

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texture

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The characteristic visual and tactile quality of a surface.

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morphology

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The study of the form or structure of anything.

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expressway

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A high-speed, multiple-lane highway designed to move traffic smoothly and without interruption. Also called a freeway.

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spatial defense

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Behavior intended to protect a specific territory by means of particular positions, postures, or gestures, such as placing one’s coat over the adjacent seat.

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exedra

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A semicircular open area, with or without a roof, providing a continuous seat.

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louver

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An assembly of sloping, overlapping slats, fixed or adjustable, which excludes rain but admits air and/or light.

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hybrid

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Composed of design elements originally derived from diverse sources or styles.

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latitude

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The number of degrees north or south of the equator of a point on the earth’s surface.

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ecology

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The study of the total pattern of relations between a community of organisms and its environment.

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channelization

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The separation of traffic lanes by the use of islands or dividers.

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furring

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Wood or metal strips used to make a plane surface; also a cavity within a wall or ceiling.

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design

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The organization of the elements of a building or other work to achieve a desired result.

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iconographic

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Pertaining to symbolic representation of ideas or subjects by means of images.

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occupancy group

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A designation for a group of several occupancies which have comparable fire safety considerations, and which are therefore grouped together by code.

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local access street

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A street which carries relatively low traffic and provides access to low-intensity uses which front on it.

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symmetry

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A balanced arrangement of elements on either side of a dividing line or plane.

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palazzo

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A palace.

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nave

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The main longitudinal portion of a church.

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baffle

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A partial obstruction against flow, in a duct or pipe.

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noncombustible

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A material of which no part will ignite and burn when subjected to fire.

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modular

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A system composed of standardized units or sections used for simplified construction or flexibility.

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joint tenancy

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Equal and undivided ownership of property by two or more persons that upon the death of one, interest passes to the survivor(s).

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drainage

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The process of controlling, collecting, transporting, and disposing of excess water.

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way

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A street, alley, or other thoroughfare or easement permanently established for passage of persons or vehicles.

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concave

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Hollow and curved inward, such as the inside surface of a hollow sphere.

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police power

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The legal power of a government to authorize actions which are in the best interest of the general public.

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cella

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The inner enclosed room of an ancient temple.

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catch basin

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A sievelike device at the entrance to a storm sewer which traps matter that could block the sewer.

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deed

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A legal document which is used to transfer property title from one party to another.

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unity

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The state of being a harmonious combination of elements.

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grade separation

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The intersection of two roads at different levels so that vehicles may move from one road to the other without crossing the stream of traffic. Also called interchange.

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test boring

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A hole drilled into the ground at the site of a proposed structure in order to obtain samples of the subsurface soil for examination and testing in a laboratory. Based on these tests, the soils engineer recommends the type of foundation and the allowable soil bearing pressure.

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dew point

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The temperature of air at which the water contained in the air begins to condense and form dew. It is therefore the temperature at which the air is at 100% relative humidity.

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interchange

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The intersection of two roads at different levels so that vehicles may move from one road to the other without crossing the stream of traffic. Also called grade separation.

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multiple nuclei theory

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A theory suggesting that the land use patterns of some cities are not developed around a single core, but rather around several distinct nuclei.

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curvilinear pattern

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A circulation pattern comprised of curves, which closely follows the contours of the land.

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parti

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The general scheme for the design of a building.

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convex

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Curved outward, such as the outside surface of a sphere.

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cooperative

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An apartment building owned by a corporation in which shares are sold, entitling the shareholders to occupy dwelling units in the building.

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abutment

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A buttressing or supporting structure.

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Radburn

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A community in New Jersey, planned by Henry Wright and Clarence Stein, in which superblocks were surrounded by roads, and all pedestrian paths bridged over or passed under the roads.

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orientation

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The location of an object in relation to the points of the compass; also, the ability to locate oneself in the environment with regard to time and place.

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construction management

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A procedure in which an owner contracts with a construction manager (CM), who is generally responsible for control of a project’s time, cost, and quality.

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rational

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Describing a design based on reason, sound judgement, or logical good sense.

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arch

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A curved structure composed of wedge-shaped elements, used to span an opening.

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