ARC1720 Module 1

Scale

The size of an architectural buildings, element, or space relative to other buildings, elements, or spaces.

Axis

A line drawn implicitly between two points in a building, landscape, or city.

Pediment

A triangular area formed at the end of roof slopes.

Entablature

An assemblage of horizontal bands and moldings and located above columns in a classical building.

Frieze

The upper portion of the entablature, composed of triglyphs and metopes.

Column

A vertical element, which typically has a rounded shaft, capital, and base.

Entasis

The tapering of columns originating in Greek architecture to shape human visual perception.

Cornice

A decorative horizontal projection that crowns a building or wall, often where walls meet roofs.

Plan

A drawing on a horizontal plane viewed from above, plan is typically cut at 4’ above the floor.

Section

A drawing on a vertical plane that cuts through the building showing what lies within.

Elevation

A drawing on a vertical plan that shows a view of a building exterior.