An A-frame is a post–World War II–style house built with a frame in the shape of one or more 'A's.' The steep roof typically extends nearly to the ground on both sides of the structure, offering structural strength and a distinctive, triangular appearance.
The manner in which a building is constructed, including the layout, floor plan, style and appearance, materials used, and the building technology employed.
Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings. These codes aim to ensure the safety, health, and general welfare of the building occupants and the public.
Building Efficiency Ratio signifies the proportion of a building's usable floor area as compared to its total area. It is a crucial metric used to determine the efficiency of a building’s design and its space utilization.
Clear span refers to the unobstructed, open area in a building or structure, typically measured height-wise, allowing for more efficient use of space for various applications such as storage, manufacturing, or events.
Core Space refers to the central areas of a building that house essential services like elevator banks, restrooms, stairwells, electrical services, and janitorial closets. This space is crucial for the functionality and accessibility of the building.
A dormer is an architectural structure that protrudes from a sloping roof surface, commonly housing a vertical window and providing additional space, light, and ventilation to the upper areas of a building.
Exposure (Physical) refers to the direction in which a property or building faces, impacting light, heat, and overall energy efficiency.
The façade of a building is its exterior front wall, often the primary architectural expression and an important feature influencing both aesthetics and functional aspects of the structure.
Passive Solar Heating is a system of features incorporated into a building’s design to use and maximize the effects of the sun’s natural heating capability.
A Porte-Cochère is a porch or portico that allows a vehicle to pass through, providing protection from the elements for passengers as they exit the vehicle and enter the building. The term is French for 'carriage entrance.'
Space planning is the process of deciding the use and allocation of space for a proposed user, involving organizing and designing functional spaces within a building or area to optimize efficiency and accommodate activities effectively.
