Architecture Flashcards
A series of arches supported by columns or piers, it may be attached to a wall (blind) or freestanding.
ARCADE
A method of spaning an opening, stronger than a lintel. Usually a curved or pointed structural Member, however there are many different types.
ARCH
A curved shape resulting in a lower pitch at the bottom of a roof slope.
BELLCAST
A railing of small posts or balusters topped by a coping usually at the edge of stairs or on a roof.
BALUSTRADE
A board trim that is usually carved and projects from the gable line of a roof, used to hide the ends of the horizontal roof timbers.
BARGEBOARD
A supporting feature under an eave line or raincap, usually decorative.
BRACKET
A projecting mass normally of brickwork or masonry that is used to support a structure; gives additional strength usually to counteract the outward thrust of an arch or vault.
BUTTRESS
In a window refers to a vertical window hinged on its vertical side, meant to open either out or in.
CASEMENT
A small structure situated on top of a roof, often domed with solid walls or four arches and covering a circular or polygonal area.
CUPOLA
Small tooth like projections adorning an area under an overhang; square blocks in series under a cornice.
DENTILS
A vertical window and window box that projects from a sloping roof, has its own roof, most commonly a pedimental or gable roof.
DORMER
Referring to a window with two vertical sliding sashes, one over the other.
DOUBLE HUNG
An arched window with radiating glazing bars that imitate a fan, placed over a door; loosely any over-door window.
FANLIGHTS
A formal ornamentation fixed to the top of a peak, arch, gable, etc.
FINIAL
The triangular end of a wall above the eaves with a peak roof.
GABLE
A double slope roof where the upper slope is of a lesser pitch than the lower, both slopes are straight.
GAMBREL ROOF
A triple arched window where the centre pane is taller than the sides. Most commonly seen in churches.
GOTHIC WINDOW
Locally known as a COTTAGE ROOF; a roof with four pitched sides, the line where two slopes of a roof meet is called a hip.
HIP ROOF
Local terminology referring to an addition to the rear of a structure; either one story with a shed roof (single-slope) or two stories with a flat roof. Also referred to as a lean-to in other areas.
LINHAY
Named after the French architect Francois Mansart (1598-1666); a double slope roof with the lower slope being longer and steeper, with a concave curve. Can be sloped on all four sides or just two sides (front and back).
MANSARD ROOF
A three-part window where the centre window is arched and wider than the two straight topped side windows. A style often used by Andrea Palladio after whom it was named.
PALLADIAN
A rectangular column projecting only slightly from a wall, incorporates a capital, shaft and base, as one of the orders. Once used for stiffening, now more common for decoration.
PILASTER
An open porch with columns supporting a pedimental roof, creating the entrance and\or centre piece of a facade.
PORTICO
Feature over an opening such as a window or door, a wide trim developed to shed water away from the opening. Can be heavy and decorated or light and plain.
RAINCAP
An architectural form of a house, developed from a one-and-a-half story house with a linhay, the shape is said to resemble an eighteenth century salt box. One of the earlier house forms in rural Newfoundland.
SALTBOX
Windows placed on either side of another window or door that are narrower than the centre opening.
SIDELIGHT
Referring to a window with a fixed top sash and a lower sash that slides vertically.
SINGLE HUNG
The horizontal framing member between a door and a window above; also refers to the window above a door.
TRANSOM
