Vocabulary 31-40 Flashcards
Finished grading
Final adjustment of levels (topsoil…) precise grading
Grading plan
Plan which shows the earthwork, shows both existing and proposed contour lines
Spot elevation
Indication of the elevation (level) of the land at one particular location
Contour Line
Line joining points of equal elevation surface
Topographical map
Plan showing contours, elevations - usually prepared by surveyors
Orientation
Position of a building with regards to the points of a compass, to a specific place, or to local conditons/direction of the winds, rain…
Landscaping
General use of natural and man made materials on a site: planning or designing the open air environment
Hard landscaping
Use of man made materials
Soft landscaping
Use of natural plantings on a site
Evergreen tree
Trees that retain their colours 12 months a year, usually conifers in cold climates
