Architecture

Definition of igloo

Igloo is a term that belongs to the Inuit language, spoken by the Eskimos (the Mongolian people who live in the Arctic). It is a dwelling built with blocks of ice, which is usually characterized by its semi-spherical shape. An igloo, therefore, is an ice house inhabited by the Inuit […]

Definition of cusp

The summit is the top or summit of a mountain. The term has its etymological origin in the Latin cuspis, which can be translated as “point”. For example: “After eight hours of effort, the mountaineers reached the summit and planted a flag”, “Observing the snowy peak from the hotel room is very gratifying”, “The […]

Definition of close

A fence is a fence, wall or wall that is installed around a place for its division or protection. It is possible to find fences in the garden of a house, in a field, in a park, etc. For example: «Grandma painted the fence red to match the gate», «Didn’t she paint the fence […]

Definition of planimetry

Planimetry is a term that was recently incorporated into the 23rd edition of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) dictionary. The concept refers to the tool focused on measuring and representing a part of the Earth’s surface on a plane. Planimetry can be understood as the part of a […]

Definition of brick

A brick is a building element, usually made of baked clay, that is shaped like a rectangular parallelepiped and is used to build walls and other structures. Thanks to its dimensions, a bricklayer can place a brick using only one hand, which makes the task easier. For example: “My mother is building a wall […]

Definition of pantheon

Pantheon is a word that has its origin in the Latin word Panthĕon, which was the name given to the temple in Ancient Rome dedicated to all the gods. Hence, today, the concept is used to name a funerary monument where several people are buried, although […]

Definition of construction

From the Latin constructĭo, construction is the action and effect of building. This verb refers to building, manufacturing or developing a work of engineering or architecture. For example: “The construction of the new theater is very advanced”, “The collapse was caused by faults in the construction process”, “The architect Jacobacci announced the construction of […]

Definition of chalet

Chalet is a term of French origin that is accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). According to the dictionary of this entity, it refers to the building of, at least, one floor with a garden and that is reserved for single-family accommodation. The word chalet is also accepted by the RAE. The […]

Definition of facade

The façade is the exterior face of a building. The concept can refer to all the exterior faces of the building, but generally the term is used to refer to the main façade or front façade. For example: “The owner of the theatre has invested a lot of money to fix the façade”, “The […]

Definition of room

Living room is the main room in a house or, in a public building, a large room. For example: “We were talking for hours in the living room”, “The artist is already in the conference room to talk about his new work”, “I like the new decorations you have in the living room, they are very modern”. […]