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The separation of traffic lanes by the use of islands or deviders.
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ashlar
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A building stone which has been shaped and smoothed into a rectangle for use in masonry construction.
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agora
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An open-air market or meeting place in a Greek town.
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style
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A specific or characteristic manner of expression or design in any art, period, or work.
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grade
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The rate of rise or descent of a sloping surface. Also, to remove and/or add earth in order to bring the ground surface to a specified elevation or profile.
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scale
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The relative measurement of an object, with refernece to dimensions of the human body.
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narthex
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The entrance vestibule of a church.
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joint tenancy
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Definition
Equal and undivided ownershop of property by two or more persons that upon the death of one, interest passes to the survivor(s).
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axis
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An imaginary principal line along which forms are arranged or organized. Often, an axial line bisects a form, resulting in symmetry.
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sewer
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Definition
An underground pipe or drain used to carry off rain water (storm sewer) or waste matter (sanitary sewer).
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white noise
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Definition
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Innocuosous background noise used to mask objectionalble sounds.
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population density
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Definition
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The number of people or families per unit of area.
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building code
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Definition
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A code regulating the design and construction of buildings, adopted and enforced by a goverment agency.
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housing
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Definition
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The type, arrangement, and quality of dwelling units in a given area.
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single-family house
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Definition
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A dwelling unit comprising an isolated structure on its own plot of ground.
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topography
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Definition
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The configuration of the surface features of an area of ground.
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run-off
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Definition
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The surface flow of water from an area.
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zone
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Definition
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An area established by a governing body for a specific use, such as residential, commercial, or industrial.
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frost line
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Definition
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The expected maximum depth of frost penetration in the ground in a given area.
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proportion
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Definition
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The relationships of the sizes of building elements.
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acropolis
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Definition
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A citadel in an ancient Greek city, usually on a plateau.
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convex
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Definition
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Curved outward, such as the outside surface of a sphere.
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coniferous
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Definition
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Describing cone-bearing evergreen trees and shrubs, such as pine, spruce, fir, and cedar.
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legibility
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Definition
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A term used by Lynch to describe the ease with which parts of a city can be recognized and organized into a coherent pattern. Also known as imageablility.
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muntin
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Definition
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A short, secondary member within a window frame, either vertical or horizontal.
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premise
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Definition
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A statement supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
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baselines
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Definition
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East-west lines, running perpendicular to meridian lines, from which townships are established on government surveys.
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rotary
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Definition
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A device used at an intersection of streets in which all vehicles merge and then diverge at relatively low speeds.
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anthropomorphic
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Definition
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Ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human.
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conforming use
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Definition
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Lawful use of building or lot that complies with the provisions of the applicable zoning ordinance.
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noncombustible
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Definition
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A material of which no part will ignite and burn when subjected to fire.
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carrel
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Definition
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A small room in a library.
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sector theory
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Definition
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A theory of urban development which assumes that land uses tend to be arranged in sectors or pie-shaped wedges radiating from the center of the city.
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deed
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Definition
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A legal document which is used to transfer property title from one party to another.
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Term
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Radburn
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Definition
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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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latitude
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Definition
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The number of degress north or south of the equator of a point on the earth's surface.
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transpiration
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Definition
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The process by which water vapor escapes into the atmosphere from plants.
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Term
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environmental impact statement
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Definition
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A statement, often required by a governmental body, which assesses the environmental impact of a proposed development.
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sale and leaseback
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Definition
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A form of leasehold in which the owner of piece of property recovers the capital invested in the property, but retains the use of the property.
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bollard
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Definition
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A stone guard to prevent damage to a wall : also a freestanding stone post to divert vehicular trafffic.
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spatial defense
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Definition
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Behavior intended to protect a specfic territory by means of particular postitions, postures, or gestures, such as placing one's coatthe adjacent seat.
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plot
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Definition
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A parcel of land
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construction management
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Definition
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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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entablature
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Definition
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The upper part of a Grrek or Roman order, comprising architrave, frieze, and cornice.
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ziggurat
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Definition
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A mud-brick stepped pyramid in Mesopotamian sacred architecture.
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double glazing
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Definition
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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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abstract
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Definition
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To summarize; to get to the essence of something.
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baldacchino
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Definition
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A freestranding canopy supported by colums symbolically sheltering an altar, throne, or tomb.
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rococo
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Definition
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A type of architecture and decoration which evolved from the baroque style, using a variety of materials to achieve a lavish, very ornamental effect.
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modular
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Definition
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A system composed of standardized units or sections used for simplified construction or flexibility.
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convection
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Definition
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The heat transfer process which occurs when a warm fluid rises, displacing cold fluid which then falls.
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architrave
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Definition
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The lowest memeber of an entablature, which extends from column to column.
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Term
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aquifer
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Definition
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An underground geological formation through which water flows.
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acoustics
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Definition
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The science of sound and sound control.
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amphitheater
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Definition
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An arena encircled by tiers of seats.
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catch basin
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Definition
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A sievelike device at the enterance to a storm sewer which traps matter that could block sewer.
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Term
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Chicago school
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Definition
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The architectural development around 1900, centered in Chicago, that was characterized by tall, steel-framed buildings.
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intersection
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Definition
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The point at which two streets come together or cross.
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Term
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grading
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Definition
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Removing and/or adding earth in order to bring the ground surface to a specified elevation or profile. Also called earthwork.
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Term
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culvert
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Definition
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A length of pipe, running under a road or other barrier, used to drain or carry water.
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industrial revolution
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Definition
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The 18th century social and economic movement, begun in England, that mechanized the productive processes by substituting machine power for hand power.
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Term
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police power
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Definition
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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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Term
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conditional use
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Definition
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A use not strictly allowed in zoning ordinance, but permitted if specified conditions are met and if approval is granted by the local governing body.
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Term
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rotunda
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Definition
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A circular space covered by a dome.
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Term
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industrial park
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Definition
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An area of land designed for industrial uses and developed as a unit.
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Term
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ring pattern
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Definition
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A land use pattern which is developed in a circle or doughnut shape.
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Term
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PUD
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Definition
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Planned unit development, a zoning designation which is used to achieve the cluster concept, including commercial and industrial as well as housing development.
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frieze
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Definition
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A horizontal band on a vertical surface, located beneath a cornice, sometimes decorated with relief sculpture.
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Term
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arterial street
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Definition
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A continuous, major street, typically two or three lanes in each direction, that connects with expressways at strategic locations.
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Term
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crowding
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Definition
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The uncontrolled human contact that results from an absence of physical, social, or psychological barriers, characterized by a lack of privacy.
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caisson
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Definition
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A waterproof boxlike structure in which construction work can be performed underwater. Also a pile constructed by pouring concrete into a drilled shaft.
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land coverage
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Definition
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The ratio of the are covered by buildings to the total lot area, expressed as a percentage.
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Term
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sheet pattern
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Definition
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The shape of an extensive urban area which lacks specific points, well-defined routes, or articulated form.
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neighborhood
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Definition
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A community of people living in a general area, which can generally support an elementary school.
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parterre
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Definition
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An ornamental garden arrangement.
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Term
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kiosk
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Definition
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A small pavilion, usually in a public space.
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Term
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holistic
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Definition
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Relating to an enity, rather than to its parts; overall.
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elevation
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Definition
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The height above a known point of reference, often taken as the height above sea level.
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dwelling unit
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Definition
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An independent living area which includes its own private cooking and bathing facilities.
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Term
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linear pattern
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Definition
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A pattern of land use which develops along a line such as a highway or river.
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Term
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cut and fill
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Definition
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Earth which is removed (cut) and earth which is added (fill) in grading.
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rectilinear pattern
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Definition
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A typical pattern of urban development formed by a grid street system with two or more corridors of intense development intersection at a central core.
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Term
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metropolitan area or region
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Definition
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The area over which a city exerts a dominant economic influence.
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Term
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lanai
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Definition
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A Hawaiin terrace or veranda.
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Term
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cluster
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Definition
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A type of residential siting in which a series of housing units are grouped closely together anad surrounded by open space.
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Term
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buildable area
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Definition
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The net ground area of a lot which can be covered by a building after required setbacks and other zoning limitations have been accounted for.
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Term
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street-front pattern
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Definition
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A common housing pattern in which houses and apartments line both sides of the street.
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ingress
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Definition
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An entrance.
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design
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Definition
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The organization of the elements of a building or other work to achieve a desired result.
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arabesque
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Definition
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A surface decoration using intricate flowing lines and geometric patterns.
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Term
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occupant load
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Definition
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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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storm sewer
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Definition
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A sewer for carrying away surface rain water, as opposed to sanitary sewage.
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Term
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pagoda
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Definition
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In far eastern architecture, a tower-like structure often used as a shrine.
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excedra
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Definition
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A semicircular open area, with or without a roof, providing a continuous seat.
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Term
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collector street
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Definition
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A street to which minor streets connect and which leads to a major arterial.
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organic
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Definition
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Pertaining to architectural having directness of form and economy of materials, as is common to organisms.
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curvilinear pattern
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Definition
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A circulation pattern comprised of curves, which closely follows the contours of the land.
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Term
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cluster zoning
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Definition
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A type of zoning that permits a developer to reduce the minimum lot size below the requirements of the zoning ordinance, if the land gained thereby is preserved a permanent, community open space.
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Term
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air rights
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Definition
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The rights to the use or control of the air space above a property.
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Term
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constellation pattern
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Definition
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A pattern of land use in which several cities of approximately the same size and population are located fairly close to each other, but have no dominating center.
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Term
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test boring
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Definition
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A hole drilled into the ground at the site of a propsed structure in order to obtain samples of subsurface soil for examination and testing in a daboratory. Based on these tests, the soils engineer recommends the type of foundation and the allowable soil bearing pressure.
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access right
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Definition
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The right of an owner to have ingress and egress to and from a property.
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Term
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expressway
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Definition
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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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Term
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ecology
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Definition
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The study of the total pattern of relations between a community or organisms and its environment.
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Term
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glare
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Definition
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Extreme contrast between light and dark in the visual field, which can cause discomfort.
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Term
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evergreen
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Definition
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Trees having green leaves throughout the year, as opposed deciduous.
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Term
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stoa
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Definition
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A portico used in Greek architecture, often as a covered meeting place or promenade.
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Term
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arcade
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Definition
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A group of arches on columns or pillars, which are either freestanding or attached to a wall.
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Term
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gothic
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Definition
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The Medieval architecture of Western Europe from the 12th to the 16th century; characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and daring structural forms.
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Term
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orientation
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Definition
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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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Term
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cant
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Definition
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To set at a slant from the horizontal or vertical.
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Term
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fire-resistive contruction
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Definition
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Construction to resist the spread of fire, as specified in the applicable building code.
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Term
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symmetry
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Definition
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A balanced arrangement of elements on either side of a dividing line or plane.
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Term
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improved land
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Definition
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Land on which building have not yet been constructed, but contains utilities and streets.
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Term
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headway
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Definition
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The time interval between the arrival of successive buses or trains.
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Term
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frontage
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Definition
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The length of a lot line along a street or other public way.
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Term
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multiple nuclei theory
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Definition
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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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Term
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viaduct
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Definition
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A bridge for carrying a roda across a valley.
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Term
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degree day (dd)
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Definition
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The amount by which the average outdoor temperature at a particular location is below 65 degrees Farenheit for one day. Degrees days may also be summed and stated for a month or year.
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Term
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assimilation
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Definition
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The process of adsorbing or incorporating an element int an established design system.
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Term
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finished grade
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Definition
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The element of the ground surface after completion of all work.
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Term
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space
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Definition
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The three-dimensional expanse, generall y enclosed by building elements, which accommodates human activity.
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deciduous
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Definition
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Trees which shed leaves annually, as opposed tow evergreens.
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concave
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Definition
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Hallow and curved inward, such as the inside surface of a hallow shere.
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effective temperature
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Definition
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A fictitious temperature which would produce the same physiological effect as teh combined effects of temperature, humidity, and air movement.
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water cycle
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Definition
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The general pattern of movememtn of water on, under, and above the earth.
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grade seperation
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Definition
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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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flood plain
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Definition
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The land surrounding a flowing stream over which water spreads when a flood occurs.
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network
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Definition
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A system of circulation channels which covers a large area.
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Term
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dew point
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Definition
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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 whch the air is at 100% relative humidity.
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climate
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Definition
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The prevailing or average weather conditions of a place as determined over a number of years.
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districts
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Definition
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A term used by Kevin Lynch to describe sections of the environment having an identifying character.
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keystone
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Definition
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The wedge-shaped top member of an arch.
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Term
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annexation
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Definition
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The acquisition of territory by municipality.
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confort zone
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Definition
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The combination of thermal and environmental conditions within which a human is comfortable often shown on a psychrometric chart.
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appropriateness
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Definition
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The suitability of a desigh for a particular purpose or occasion.
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Term
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bikeway
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Definition
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A road or path reserved for bicycle traffic.
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Term
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abutment
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Definition
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A buttressing or supporting structure
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Term
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hybrid
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Definition
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Composed of design elements orginally derived from diverse sources or styles.
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Term
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rhythm
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Definition
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The recurrence of design elements in space.
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Term
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prefabricated
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Definition
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Constructed off-site in standardized sections for shipment and quick assembly, such as a prefabricated house.
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Term
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cloverleaf
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Definition
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A type of grade-separated interchange used in highway design, named for its shape.
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iconographic
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Definition
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Pertainnig to symbolic representation of ideas or subjects by means images.
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Term
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texture
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Definition
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The characteristic visual and tactile quality of a surface.
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Term
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lot line
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Definition
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The boundary line of a lot.
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Term
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amenities
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Definition
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The aesthetic or pleasurable features of a place or facility.
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Term
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macadam
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Definition
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Paving using crushed stones.
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Term
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base
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Definition
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The lowest point of a structure.
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Term
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aesthetics
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Definition
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the study of the quality, aspects, and perception of beauty.
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Term
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brutalism
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Definition
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An early 1950s style based on Le Corbusier's crudely fabricated concrete work in which structural and mechanical elements were often featured.
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Term
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GNMA
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Definition
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Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), an agency which functions in the secondary mortgage market.
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Term
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mortgage
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Definition
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A legal instument that pledges property as security for a debt.
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Term
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earthwork
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Definition
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Removing and/or adding earth in order to bring the ground surface to a specified elevation or profile.
Also called grading.
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Term
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freeway
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Definition
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A high-speed, multiple-lane highway designed to move traffic smoothly and without interruption.
Also called expressway.
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Term
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housing authority
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Definition
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A public body which provides and manages housing particulary for low-income families.
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cooperative
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Definition
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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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Term
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arch
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Definition
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A curved structure composed of wedge-shaped elements, used to span an opening.
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Term
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macroclimate
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Definition
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The general climate of a large geographical area.
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Term
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drain tile
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Definition
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Clay pipe, usually with open joints, used to convey water away from a footing or to disperse liquid in a septic tank field.
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Term
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rehabilitation
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Definition
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The restoration or substantial improvement of a building.
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Term
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alley
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Definition
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Any public way or thoroughfare 10 to 16 feet in width which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use.
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Term
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palazzo
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Definition
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A palace.
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Term
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eminent domain
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Definition
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The right of the state to take private property for public use, with reasonable compensation paid to the owner.
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Term
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Byzantine
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Definition
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An architectural style of the Byzantine Empire in the 5th century, which employed masonry arches and domes on pendentives.
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Term
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lot
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Definition
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The smallest identifiable parcel of land in a city.
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Term
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drainage
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Definition
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The process of controlling, collecting, transporting and disposing of excess water.
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Term
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off-street parking
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Definition
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Space provided for vehicular parking separate from the dedicated street right-of-way.
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Term
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louver
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Definition
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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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Term
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facade
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Definition
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The exterior face of a building, usually the front.
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Term
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handicapped parking
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Definition
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One or more spaces designated for physically handicapped persons, requiring special design and dimensions.
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Term
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fire wall
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Definition
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A wall resistant to the spread of fire.
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Term
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planting strip
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Definition
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A landscaped strip of ground between a pedestrian walk and a street.
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Term
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metropolis
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Definition
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The most inmportant city of a country, state, or regioun; or any large, busy city.
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Term
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row house
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Definition
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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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Term
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slope
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Definition
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Inclination or slant, especially of the ground surface.
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Term
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condominium
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Definition
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An apartment building in which the dwelling units are individually owned.
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Term
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zoning ordinance
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Definition
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A law by which a government regulates and controls the character and use of property.
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Term
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end-on pattern
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Definition
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A housing pattern consisting of rows of units located perpendicular to the street.
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Term
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inversion
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Definition
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A sitiuation, generally the reverse of normal, in which cold air is close to the ground and a layer of warm air is above it.
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Term
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sanitary sewer
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Definition
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An underground pipe or drain used to carry off waste matter.
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Term
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behavior setting
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Definition
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The unique characteristics of a place which relate to a specific behavior or a particular activity.
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Term
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intagalio
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Definition
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A surface decoration formed by incised carving.
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Term
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unity
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Definition
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The state of being a harmonious combination of elements.
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Term
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finger plan
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Definition
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An urban pattern in which development occures along public transit corridors and expressways.
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Term
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fast-track
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Definition
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A construction procedure in which construction on each phase of a project is begun as its design is completed, without waiting for the completed project design. |
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Term
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encroachment
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Definition
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The extension of a building into the property of another.
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Term
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baroque
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Definition
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A style of European architecture developed in the late Renaissance in reaction to classical forms, characterized by elaborate curves, scrolls, and ornamentation.
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Term
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cognitive mapping
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Definition
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The process by which a person acquires, codes, stores, recalls, and decodes information about his or her spatial environment.
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Term
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icon
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Definition
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A sacred picture or object.
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Term
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basilica
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Definition
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In Roman architecture, an oblong building used for public administration, from which early Christian churches evolved.
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Term
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nave
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Definition
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The main longitudinal portion of a church.
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Term
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jalousie
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Definition
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A window or door blind made of fixed or movable horizontal slats.
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Term
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integration |
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Definition
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The elimination of segregaton or discrimination in public facilities by making such facilities availble to persons of all races. |
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Term
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way |
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Definition
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A street, alley, or other thoroughfare or eaement permanently established for passage of persons or vehicles. |
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Term
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analysis |
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Definition
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The separation of an entity into its components, so that it may be examined. |
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Term
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resolution |
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Definition
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Separating into component parts; reducing to a simpler form. |
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Term
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empirical |
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Definition
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Derived from observation, experience, or experiment, not based on therory. |
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Term
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yard |
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Definition
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An open, unoccupied space, other than a court, unobstructed to the sky, on the lot on which a building is situated. |
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Term
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patio |
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Definition
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An open court enclosed by the walls of a building. |
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Term
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court |
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Definition
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A space, open an unobstructed to the sky, located at or above grade, and bounded on three or more sides by the walls of a building. |
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Term
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mullion |
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Definition
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A vertical member between windows or doors. |
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Term
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form |
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Definition
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The shape, outline, or confiburation of a structure. Also, a mold of wood or other material used to conatin wet concrete in the required shape untill it hardens. |
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Term
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pendentive |
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Definition
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A spherical triangle forming a transition between a circular dome and its square or polygonal support. |
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Term
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covenant |
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Definition
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A deed restriction which regulates land use, construction material, appearance, or aesthetic qualititles of an area. |
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Term
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interchange |
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Definition
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The intersection of two roads at different levels so that vehicals may move from one road to the other without crossing the stream of traffic. Also called grade separation. |
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Term
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groundwater level |
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Definition
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The level below which the subsoil is completely saturated with water. Also called the water table. |
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Term
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subsoil |
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Definition
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The soil layer beneathe the topsoil. |
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Term
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furring |
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Definition
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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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Term
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swale |
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Definition
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A graded flow path used in open drainage system. |
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Term
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bay |
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Definition
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The unit of space between the supporting columns of a building. |
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Term
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setback |
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Definition
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The minimum distance from the property line into which a structure may not extend. |
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Term
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plane |
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Definition
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A flat or level surface. |
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Term
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hypothesis |
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Definition
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A theory offeered as a possible explanation for certain phenomena. |
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Term
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circulation |
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Definition
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The flow or movement of people, goods, or vehicles form place to place. |
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Term
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humidity |
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Definition
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The amount or degree of moisture in an area, a determining element of weather. |
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Term
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adobe |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A sun-dried clay brick, used in the Southwest. |
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Term
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erosion |
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Definition
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The gradual waring away or disintegration of land caused by water,wind, and so on running over its surface. |
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Term
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walk-up apartment |
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Definition
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An apartment above the ground floor in a building which has no elevator. |
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Term
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greenbelt |
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Definition
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A beltlike area around a city, reserved for parks, farms, open spaces, and so on. |
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Term
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contour |
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Definition
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An imaginary line on the ground surface connecting all points of equal elevaton. |
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Term
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insulating glass |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Two sheets of glass with an air space between, to insulate against th passage of heat, of sound.
Also called double glazing |
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Term
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underpass |
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Definition
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A road which crosses under another road. |
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Term
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census |
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Definition
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A periodic enumeration of the population, includeing details of age, sex, occupation, and other data. |
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Term
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occupancy |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
The purpose for which a building is intended to be used. |
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Term
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multiple dwelling |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A building containing three or more dwelling units. |
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Term
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gradient |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
The rate of slope between two points on a surface, determined by dividing their vertical difference in elevation by their horizontal distance apart. |
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Term
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manhole |
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Definition
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A hole through which a person can enter a sewer, pipe, conduit, and so on for inspection, repair, or maintenance. |
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Term
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heavy timber |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Referring to construction in which fire resistance is obtained by using wood structural members of specified minimum sizes. |
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Term
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site planning |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Desiging the external physical environment in which buildings and structures are placed. |
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Term
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plat |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A plan of a city or subdivision, showing the boundaries of individual properties. |
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Term
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restriction |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A limitation on the use of property defined by covenant in a deed, by private agreement, or by public legislative action. |
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Term
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azimuth |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A horizontal angle measured clockwise from north or south. |
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Term
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spot elevation |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
The elevation of specified point on the ground or on a structure. |
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Term
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cul-de-sac |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A short road whith no outlet, serving only those buildings or properties which face it. |
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Term
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harmony |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of the elements of a building or other work. |
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Term
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volume |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
The amount of space, measured in cubic feet or other similar units, occupied by a building or part of a building. |
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Term
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barrier-free |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Having no environmental barriers, thereby permitting free acces and circulation by the handicapped. |
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Term
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lien |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A legal claim on property as security for money owed. |
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Term
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variance |
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Definition
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Special permission granted to an owner permitting a deviation from zoning requriements normally applicable to the property in question. |
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Term
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water table |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
The level below which the subsoil is completely saturated with water. Also called the groundwater level. |
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Term
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non-ambulatory |
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Definition
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Referring to a disability which makes a person unable to walk and therefore confined to a wheelchair. |
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Term
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eclectic |
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Definition
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Referring to a design that derives from a wide range of diverse sources or influences. |
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Term
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craze |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
To develop minute surface crack in stucco, concrete, or glaze. |
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Term
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baffle |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A partial obstruction against flow, in a duct or pipe. |
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Term
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exit |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A continuous and unobstrcuted means of egress to a public way generally with a minimum width of 44 inches. |
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Term
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atrium |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
An inner court open to the sky, but surrounded by a roof. |
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Term
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brise-soliel |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A sun break, an architectural shading device for blocking unwanted sun rays. |
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Term
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datum |
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A horizontal plane elevation used as a reference for other elevations in surveying and mapping. |
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bench mark |
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Definition
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A relatively permanent surveyor's mark of known location and elevation. |
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star pattern |
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Definition
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A pattern of land use developed in the shape of a star. |
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imageability |
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Definition
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A term used by Lynch to describe the ease with which parts of a city can be recognized and organized into a coherent pattern.
Also known as legibility. |
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Term
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sociofugal |
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Definition
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An arrangement which tends to keep people apart, such as back-to-back seating in an airline terminal waiting room. |
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garden city |
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Definition
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A concept developed by Ebenezer Howard in which all land would be owned by the community, the city would be economically balanced and self contained and a permanent blet of farmland would surround the city. |
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cornice |
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Definition
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The topmost section of an entablature. |
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Term
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granolith |
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Definition
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Concrete used for paving which uses crushed granite as the coarse aggregate. |
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Term
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juxtaposition |
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Definition
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The placement of two or more elements close together for comparison or contrast. |
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Term
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trabeated |
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Definition
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Construction employing the post-and-beam form, as apposed to the arch form. |
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Term
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berm |
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Definition
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A bank of earth, often piled up against a wall. |
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Term
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territorial group |
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Definition
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A social group with which an individual has a territorial identification, such as a family, a school, or an entire town. |
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personal distance |
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Definition
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The space which feels comfortable between one person and another, often thought of as a protective space bubble varying between two and four feet. |
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Term
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order |
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Definition
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An arrangement that is neat, efficient, harmonious and comprehensible. |
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Term
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master plan |
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Definition
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A long-range, overall plan or concept for an area's development. |
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Term
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status |
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Definition
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The social standing one has relative to others, which serves to determine spatial and social order. |
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Term
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altitude |
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Definition
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The angle which the sun makes with the horizon. |
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Term
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urban ecology |
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Definition
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The study of the relationship between people and the urban environment in which they live. |
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Term
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utility |
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Definition
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A public service, such as telephone, water, gas, or electricity. |
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Term
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survey |
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Definition
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The process of determining location, form, and boundaries of a parcel of land by measurement, computation, and drawing. |
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Term
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dominance |
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Definition
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The hierarchical order in a society by which some individuals or groups control others. |
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Term
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central business district
(CBD) |
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Definition
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The core of a city, containing the main concentration of tores, offices, and services. |
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Term
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environment |
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Definition
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The natural and manmade things, conditions, and influences surrounding a person, community, or place. |
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Term
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lot area |
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Definition
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The total horizontal area within the boundary lines of a parcel of land. |
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Term
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party wall |
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Definition
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A wall built astride a property line between two adjoioning buildings. |
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Term
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cella |
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Definition
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The inner enclosed room of an ancient temple. |
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Term
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right-of-way |
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Definition
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The strip of land in which a railroad or highway runs. Also, the right to pass over another's property. |
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Term
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legal description |
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Definition
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A written description of the location and boundaries of a parcel of land, in accordance with a system prescribed by law. |
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Term
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spatial invasion |
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Definition
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Encroachment on personal space, such as sitting very close to a person on an otherwise empty park bench. |
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Term
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morphology |
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Definition
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the study of the form or structure of anything. |
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Term
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microclimate |
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Definition
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the climatic characteristis unique to a very small area. |
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Term
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lane |
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Definition
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A part of a highway marked off to carry a single line of moving vehicles. |
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Term
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excavation |
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Definition
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The digging or removal of earth |
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Term
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property line |
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Definition
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A legal boundary of a parcel of land. |
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Term
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strip development |
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Definition
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A long, narrow commercial development usually located along a highway or major street. |
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Term
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fair housing |
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Definition
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Nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, and finacing of housing. |
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Term
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functional |
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Definition
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Capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed. |
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Term
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duplex |
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Definition
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A two-story apartment or house conatining two separate dwelling units, either side-byside or one above the other. |
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Term
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lintel |
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Definition
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A structural member placed over an opening and supporting construction above it. |
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Term
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ecosystem |
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Definition
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An ecological system, consisting of a community of living organisisms and its physical environment. |
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Term
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caulking |
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Definition
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A compound used to seal the joint between two materials or surfaces. |
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Term
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territoriality |
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Definition
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the behaviour by which an organism, human or animal, lays claim to an area and defends it against members of its own or other species. |
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Term
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landscaping |
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Definition
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The design and arrangement of natural elements on a site. |
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Term
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mastic |
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Definition
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A permanently plastic, waterproof, adhesive material used in sealing joints. |
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Term
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HUD |
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Definition
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Department of Housing and Urban Development, the federal agency concerned with all phases of housing activities. |
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Term
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critical path method
(CPM) |
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Definition
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A system of planning and scheduling construction operations which analyzes sequences and durations of time using network diagrams. |
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Term
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loop street |
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Definition
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A minor street which starts at a major street, extends in curvilinear fashion for a short distance, and then returns to the major street. |
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Term
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value engineering |
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Definition
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The systematic review of a project desigh to obtain the best value for t he money spent, considering first costs, operating costs, and replacements costs. |
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Term
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floor area ratio
(FAR) |
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Definition
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The ratio of the gross floor area of a building to the area of the lot. |
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Term
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capacity |
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Definition
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The maximum number of vehicles per lane that can pass a given point in one hour under ideal conditions. |
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Term
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dry well |
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Definition
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A pit, usually filled with coarse stone, into which water is conducted for leaching out into surrounding soil. |
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Term
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ring road |
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Definition
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A circumferential or loop roadway around and urban area or development. |
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Term
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landmark |
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Definition
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As used by Lynch, a point of reference in a city that cannot be entered into or traversed. |
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Term
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Bauhaus |
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Definition
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The school of design established by Walter Gropius in Weimar and Dessau, also its design philosophy. Emphasis was on the merger of art with technology and the functional design which resulted. |
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Term
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soil boring log |
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Definition
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A log showing the types of soil encountered in a test boring and other relevant information. |
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Term
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fee simple |
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Definition
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A form of land ownership in shich the owner has absolute title, which can be transferred bya sale or bequest. |
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Term
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FNMA |
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Definition
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Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), an agency whose function is to stabilize the housing market by purchasing mortgages or providing mortgage money directly. |
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Term
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zoning |
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Definition
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The legal means whereby land use is regulated and controlled for the welfare of the community. |
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Term
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gazebo |
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Definition
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A belvedere or viewing place. |
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Term
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aggression |
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Definition
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The violation of the spatial or territorial rights of another, usually by a show of force. |
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Term
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scientific method |
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Definition
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A method of research consisting of the identification of a problem, the collection of relevant data, the formulation of a hypothesis, and the testing of that hypothesis. |
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Term
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golden section |
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Definition
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A concept of proportion in shich a whole is divided so that the ratio of the smaller to the larger part to the whole. Mathematically, C,B = B, A |
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Term
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arts and crafts |
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Definition
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A 19th century English movement, led by William Morris, which attempted to revive the hand crafts, as well as the social responsibility of artists. The movement led to the Gothic Revival. |
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Term
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nodes |
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Definition
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Lynch's term for the central points of reference in a city. |
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Term
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FHA |
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Definition
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Federal Housing Administration, founded in 1934 to provide mortgage insurance. |
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Term
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condemnation
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Definition
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The process by which private property is taken for public use under the right of eminent domain, with reasonable compensation paid to the owner.
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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contour interval
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Definition
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The difference of elevation between adjacent contour lines.
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Term
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international style
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Definition
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The form of modern architectur developed in the 1920s and 1930s, charcterized by cubistic forms, white surfaces, and large areas of glass and steel windows.
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Term
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satellite
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Definition
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In urban planning, an outlying community of secondary importance, dependent on a larger city.
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Term
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runoff coefficient
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Definition
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The percentage of total rainfall which is not adsorbed in the ground and, hhence runs off. It must be collected in a system of surface and subsurface drains.
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Term
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smokeproof enclosure
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Definition
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A required exit which consists of a vestibule and continuous stairway enclosed from the highest point ot hte lowest poinot by walls of two-hour fire-resistive construction and which exits into a public way or an exit passageway leading to a public way.
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Term
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highest and best use
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Definition
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The most profitable use of a parcel of land.
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Term
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easement
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Definition
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The right held by one party to make limited use of the property of another.
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Term
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windbreak
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Definition
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Structures or plants which, because of their form and location, reduce wind velocities.
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Term
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grid pattern
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Definition
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A pattern of circulation named for its shape, consitisting of equally spaced streets running perpendicular to each other.
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Term
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modular
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Definition
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Le Corbusier's system of proportioning based on the male human body.
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Term
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nonconforming use
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Definition
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A use for property which is no longer permitted by the zoning ordinance. Unless it is unsafe, such a use is generally allowed to continue.
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Term
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proxemics
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Definition
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The study of human perception of space and environment, including how the use of space relates to environmental and cultral factors.
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Term
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public way
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Definition
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Any street or similar parce of land, at least 10 feet wide and obstructed to the sky, which is permanently appropriated to the public for public use.
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Term
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baptistery
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Definition
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A building used for baptismal services.
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Term
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vomitorium
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Definition
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An enteranc (or exit) passage in a large amphiteater.
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Term
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lantern
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Definition
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A superstructure on a roo, dome, or tower, glazed along its sides, which admits light to the area below.
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Term
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bearing
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Definition
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In surveying, a direction stated in degrees, minutes, and seconds as an angular deviation east or west from due north or south.
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Term
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linkages
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Definition
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Relationships between activities charcterized by frequent interaction.
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Term
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parameter
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Definition
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A determining factor or characteristic.
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Term
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entasis
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Definition
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The slight convexity of a column, used to overcome the optical illusion on concavity that would occur if the column were straight.
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Term
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systhesis
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Definition
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The combining of separate elements into an entity as opposed to analysis.
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Term
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high-rise apartment
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Definition
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One of many apartment units contained in a multi-floor builsind and accessible by elevators.
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Term
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spot zoning
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Definition
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Zoning a parcel of land different from the surrounding area.
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Term
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subdivision
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Definition
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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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Term
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albedo
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Definition
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Reflectivity measured as the relative permeability of a surface to radiant energy flowing in either direction.
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Term
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superblock
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Definition
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A very large area of land in which all through traffic is eleminated, but which may be penetrated by cul-de-sacs or loop roads.
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Term
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balance
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Definition
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Aesthetic equilibrium produce by the proportioning of the elements of a building.
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Term
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radial pattern
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Definition
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A circulation pattern in which channels spread out from a central point.
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Term
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metes and bounds
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Definition
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A description of property boundaries expressed by directions (bearings) and distances, starting from a known reference point.
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Term
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duomo
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Definition
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A dome, hence often a cathedral.
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Term
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bench
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
An excavated, level terrance in a slope used to collect running water.
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Term
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fire-resistant rating
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Definition
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The time, in hours, that a material or assembly of materials can withstand exposure to fire.
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Term
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criteria
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Standards or rules by which something is tested.
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Term
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chill factor
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A fictitious temperature assigned to a combination of actual temperature and wind velocity which has the same physiological effect as still air at the chill factor temperature. It is also known as wind chill index.
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Term
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mass
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A three-dimensionall volume that has density and bulk.
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Term
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idigenous
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Native
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Term
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megalopolis
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Definition
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A group of cities which adjoin to form an urban region.
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Term
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system analysis
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Definition
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The methodical evaluation of an activity to determine its basic purposes and how these purposes may be realized most efficiently.
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Term
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demography
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Definition
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The statistical study of human populations, such as births, deatahs, marriages, and so on.
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Term
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archetype
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Definition
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An orginal model after whch something is pattern; a prototype.
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Term
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mannerism
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Definition
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A transitional style in architecture in the late 16th century, particularly in Italy, characterized by the unconventional use of classical elements.
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Term
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module
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Definition
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A repetive dimension used in architectural design and planning.
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Term
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edges
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Lynch's term for linear elements which separate regions and which are not paths.
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Term
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protected
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Having fire-resistive protection as specified in the applicable builiding code.
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Term
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discharge
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
Flow from a culvert, sewer, or other channel.
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Term
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architectural programming
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A process leading to the statement of an architectural problem and the requirements to be met in offering solution.
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Term
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inductive reasoning
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Definition
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A logical process in which a conclusion contains more information than the premises on which it is based, as opposed to deductive reasoning.
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Term
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deductive reasoning
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Definition
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A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises, as opposed to inductive reasoning.
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Term
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alignment
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Definition
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The horizontal or vertical of a highway.
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Term
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rake
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A slope or incline, as on a roof.
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Term
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beaux-arts
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
An architectural style from 19th century France which encourage the eclectic adaptation of French Renaissance features.
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Term
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art nouveau
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A late-19th century style characterized by curvilinear motifs derived from natural forms.
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Term
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equisse
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Definition
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A preliminary sketch or plan.
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Term
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dais
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A platform raised above floor level.
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Term
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congruity
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
The quality in a desighn of being appropriate, barmonious, or exhibiting an agreeable arrangement of parts.
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Term
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wind chill index
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A fictitous temperature assigned to a combination of actual temperature and wind velocity which has the same physiological effect as still air at the wind chill index temperature. It is also known as chill factor.
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Term
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campanile
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Definition
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
A bel tower.
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Term
4.0 Site Programming, Planning & Practice
zoning envelope
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Definition
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The volume within which a building may legall be placed.
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Term
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role
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A sociological concept that prescribes the acceptable way an individual should act in specific situations.
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grade crossing
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Definition
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The intersection of a railroad and a road at the same elevation.
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conductivity (k)
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Definition
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The rate at whcih a given material conducts heat, per inch of thickness.
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leasehold
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Definition
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A form of realestate tenancy in which the sessee has the right to use a piece of property under conditions described in the lease.
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algorithm
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Definition
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A set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps.
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voussoirs
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Definition
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Wedge-shaped blocks used to form an arch or vault.
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paths
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Definition
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Lynch's term for a cinty's circulation routes.
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point
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An indication of position having no dimension or area; the intersection of two lines.
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block
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Definition
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A division of urban land, normally private property, which is surrounded by public streets, and which is officially established and recorded.
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pediment
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Definition
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The triangular face of a roof gable.
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invert
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Definition
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The lowest point of the inside of a drain, pipe, channel, or other liquid-carrying conduit.
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topology
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Definition
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The study of the properties of geomtric forms that remain constant when the forms change. A topological relation exists, for example, in considering inside and outside.
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apse
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Definition
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The eastern or alter end of a church, usually semi-circular in plan.
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romanesque
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Definition
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Describing a style of architecture in Western Europe during the 9th to 12th centuries, characterized by the use of heavy masonry, round arches, and barrel vaults.
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naos
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Definition
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The principal inner chamber of Greek temple.
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hippodrome
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Definition
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A race course bordered by tiered seating.
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court pattern
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Definition
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A housing pattern in which units face into a common open space.
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arcuated
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Definition
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Construction employing the arch form.
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renaissance
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Definition
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The European movement, extending from the 14th to the 17th century, in which classic architecure was reintroduced and became the basis for a new style.
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exurbia
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Definition
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The area beyond a city's suburbs, whose residents are generall upper-income commuters.
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concentric zone theory
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Definition
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A theory of urban development that perceives the modern American city as a series of concentric rings around the central business district.
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churrigueresque
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Definition
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Overly lavish, decorated architecture from the baroque period in Spain.
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line
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Definition
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The path described by a moving point having position, direction, and length, but no thickness.
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building line
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Definition
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A line, usually parallel to a property line, beyond which a structure may not extend.
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sociopetal
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Definition
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An arrangement which tends to bring people together, such as the arrangement of tables and chairs at a sidewalk cafe'.
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Term
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backfill
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Definition
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Earth that is replaced around a foundation or retaining wall after the concrete forms have been removed.
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pad
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Definition
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An approximately level building area.
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switchback road
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Definition
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A road that doubles back on itself with a hairpin curve.
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Term
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Btu
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Definition
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The abbreviation for British thermal unit, a unit of heat energy, which is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
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urban renewal
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Definition
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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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Term
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rational
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Definition
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Describing a design based on reason, sound judgment, or logical good sense.
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assembly building
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Definition
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A building or a portion thereof used for the gathering together of 50 or more persons.
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biological clock
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Definition
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The inherent system in people that causes regular cycles of junction or behavior, such as periods of working, sleeping, and eating.
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Term
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heuristic
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Definition
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Serving to reveal or disclose; stimulating interest in order to encourage further investigation.
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landform
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Definition
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The shape of the earth's surface.
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occupancy group
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Definition
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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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obelisk
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Definition
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A commemorative shaft, square in section, with a small pyramid on top.
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guaranteed maximum
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Definition
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An amount established in an agreement between an owner and a contractor as the maximum cost of performing specified work.
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Term
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contingency allowance
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Definition
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An amount included in a construction budget, normally 5 to 10 percent, to provide ofr unforeseen or unpredictable costs.
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Term
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flame-spread rating
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Definition
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A numerical classification indicating the rate at which flame will spread over the surface of a given material. Class I materials have the least flame-sparead and Class III have the most.
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dedication
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Definition
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Appropriation of private property for public use, together with acceptance for such use by a public agency.
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local access street
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Definition
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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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ergonomics
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Definition
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The study of the interaction between humans and machines.
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Term
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bituminous
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Definition
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Describing cement, mastic, or roofing material which contains asphalt as principal ingredient.
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two-family house
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Definition
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A house containing tow separate dwelling units either side-by-side or one above the other.
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piloti
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Definition
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The French term for the columns that raise a building off the ground by Le Corbusier.
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ambiguity
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Definition
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The quality in a design that lacks clarity of meaning, is difficult to classify, or has several possible interpretations.
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ambulatory
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Definition
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Able to walk.
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Term
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articulation
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Definition
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The process of formulating, organizing, or expressing an element clearly with relation to other parts.
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Term
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panopticon
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Definition
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A building with corridors radiating from a central point, which can be observed by a person located at that point.
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Term
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megalith
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Definition
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A stone of great size, especially in ancient construction.
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Term
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deed restriction
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Definition
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A clause in a deed which places limitations or conditions on the use of property.
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Term
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parti
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Definition
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The general scheme for the design of a building.
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