Terms

Architectural and Trade Terms

Glossary of Architectural Terms by the Trust for Architectural Easements

Glossary of Architectural And Building Terms

Wandsworth Borough Council, Wandsworth England

Glossary of Architectural Elements and Terms

New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission glossary of architectural elements and terms that appear in the LPC’s application instructions and on their website

Example of the Doric Order: 1. Tympanum, 2. Acroterion, 3. Sima, 4. Cornice, 5. Mutule, 7. Frieze, 8. Triglyph, 9. Metope, 10. Regula, 11. Gutta, 12. Taenia, 13. Architrave, 14. Capital, 15. Abacus, 16. Echinus, 17. Column, 18. Fluting, 19. Stylobate

Glossary of Caulk, Sealant, Adhesive, Paint, Coatings & Related Terms

This eighteen page pdf with over 500 entries was compiled by someone well versed in the trades. Very basic terms are clearly defined, for example “level” is defined as “A surface with all points at the same elevation” and many trade specific terms not found in English dictionaries are also defined including “Knife Consistency”, “HEPA Vacuum”, “Cohesive Failure”, “Acoustic Sealant” and “Wet Seal”.