ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING DESIGN

Scroll down for a wealth of building design ideas in this complete introduction to architecture.

This fully illustrated dictionary covers virtually all things related to architecture and home design.

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ABODE

The Picture Dictionary of Home Design And Architecture

by Judee Shipman

CHAPTER 9

CAULICULUS - CHANDRASHALA

CAULICULUS: Part of the ornate upper portion of a Corinthian column.

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CAULK: A rubbery, waterproof substance used around tubs, sinks, and showers to prevent leaks. Caulk is used in most building design projects.

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CAVITY WALL: Two vertical layers of masonry separated by a hollow space. Used as needed in building design.

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CCA: Chromated Copper Arsenate. A pesticide that is forced into wood under high pressure to prevent termite damage.

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CELOTEX: A patented black fibrous board that is used for exterior sheathing.

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C-CLAMP: A vice-like tool shaped like the letter C.

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CEILING: The overhead portion of an interior space. Every building design includes one.

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CEILING FAN: An electric fan permanently affixed to the ceiling beams, typically operated by a pull string and/or a light switch.

An installed ceiling fan becomes part of the permanent building design.

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CEILING JOIST: A horizontal beam that supports a roof in almost any building design.

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CELLA: Generally, a simple, windowless room.

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CELLAR: Any space in a building design to be built partially or completely underground.

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CEMENT: The adhesive component used when mixing concrete. Every building design includes some cement, even if only for the foundation.

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CENTRAL HEATING/AC: An air conditioning system where heat is sent from a generator, distributed through various channels, and pushed through vents located in every room.

Central Heating/AC is a desirable feature of modern building design.

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CENTRAL PASSAGE HOUSE: A building design featuring a hall or passageway that bisects the house from front to back. Also called a Hall & Parlor house.

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CERAMIC TILE: A man or machine-made tile of hardened clay, used in kitchens and bathrooms for back splashes and decorative counter tops.

Even outside, ceramic tiles can be a very attractive feature of building design.

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CESSPOOL: A septic system.

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CFL BULB: A helix-shaped light bulb known to be more energy efficient than the old-style Edison bulbs. CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Light.

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CFM: Cubic Feet per Minute. A measure of the amount of air from a fan tat can pass through an opening in one minute.

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CHAIN LINK: A woven wire fencing with a diamond shaped mesh.

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CHAIN WRENCH: A wrench with a chain attachment on one end.

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CHAIR RAIL: Interior trim work fastened horizontally to a wall, 3 or 4 feet above the floor, which is about the same height as the back of a chair. Used for protecting drywall.

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CHALCIDICUM: The vestibule of a public building.

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CHALET: A wide, wood-themed building design popular in Switzerland. Ski lodges are typically built in the chalet style.

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CHALK LINE: A line made by snapping a tight string or cord used with chalk. A rather crude technique used for aligning structural elements.

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CHAMFER: A beveled edge that connects two surfaces.

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CHAMFER BIT: A kind of drill bit used with a router.

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CHANDELIER: A permanent ceiling fixture of ornate design, typically consisting of a complex array of sparkling glass, metal, and lights.