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ziggurat
A mud-brick stepped pyramid in Mesopotamian sacred architecture.
base
The lowest part of a structure.
biological clock
The inherent system in people that causes regular cycles of function or behavior, such as periods of working, sleeping, and eating.
rhythm
The recurrence of design elements in space.
prefabricated
Constructed off-site in standardized sections for shipment and quick assembly, such as a prefabricated house.
gothic
The Medieval architecture of Western Europe from the 12th to the 16th century; characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and daring structural forms.
brutalism
An early 1950’s style based on Le Corbusier’s crudely fabricated concrete work in which structural and mechanical elements were often featured.
anthropomorphic
Ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human.
obelisk
A commemorative shaft, square in section, with a small pyramid on top.
guaranteed maximum cost
An amount established in an agreement between an owner and a contractor as the maximum cost of performing specified work.
land coverage
The ratio of the area covered by buildings to the total lot area, expressed as a percentage.
cluster
A type of residential siting in which a series of housing units are grouped closely together and surrounded by open space.
amphitheater
An arena encircled by tiers of seats.
sheet pattern
The shape of an extensive urban area which lacks specific focal points, well-defined routes, or articulated form.
arcade
A group of arches on columns or pillars, which are either freestanding or attached to a wall.
flood plain
The land surrounding a flowing stream over which water spreads when a flood occurs.
trabeated
Construction employing the post-and-beam form, as opposed to the arch form.
synthesis
The combining of separate elements into an entity, as opposed to analysis.
convection
The heat transfer process which occurs when a warm fluid rises, displacing cold fluid which then falls.
zone
An area established by a governing body for a specific use, such as residential, commercial, or industrial.
collector street
A street to which minor streets connect and which leads to a major arterial.
annexation
The acquisition of territory by a municipality.
degree day (dd)
The amount by which the average outdoor temperature at a particular location is below 65 degrees Farenheit for one day. Degree days may also be summed and stated for a month or year.
deed restriction
A clause in a deed which places limitations or conditions on the use of property.