Architecture and Accessibility Review

Flashcards covering key architectural terms and concepts related to accessibility, structures, and historical significance.

Ziggurat

Stepped pyramid-like structures built in ancient Mesopotamia with outside staircases and a temple or shrine at the top.

Catalhuyuk

One of the earliest Neolithic villages built according to a preconceived plan, well-preserved and maintained over 2,000 years.

Mastaba

An Egyptian, non-royal tomb made of mud brick, rectangular in plan with a flat roof and sloping sides.

Menhir

A prehistoric monument consisting of an upright stone, usually alone or aligned with others.

Bent Pyramid

An Egyptian pyramid-type whose sides are stepped with tiers.

Seraglio

The palace proper in an Assyrian palace.

Temple of Abu-Simbel

Temple facade carved into the sandstone cliff, featuring four colossal seated figures of Ramses II.

Tumulus

An artificial mound of earth or stone, especially over an ancient grave.

Hypostyle Hall

A large hall in an Egyptian temple having many columns in rows supporting a flat roof.

Obelisk

An Egyptian monolithic four-sided standing stone tapering to a pyramidal cap, often inscribed and erected as a monument.

Amphiteater

A classical arena for gladiatorial contests.

Aqueduct

A bridge or other structure designed to convey fresh water.

Basilica

An early Christian church characterized by a long, rectangular plan and a high colonnaded nave.

Mimbar

Pulpit from which the imam delivers sermons in a mosque.

Railed restroom

Restroom specifically designed to be compliant for persons with disabilities (PWD).

Max rise allowed before a landing on a ramp

The maximum vertical rise allowed before a landing is required on a ramp.

Braille and tactile indicators

Must be mounted at a specified height in accessible buildings.

Wigwam

Dwelling defined by poles overlaid with bark or animal skins

Grabbing bar for enhanced accessibility

Grab bar height beside water closet.

Handrails

Shall be installed at specific heights above ramps and stairs.

Masonry type for collecting rainwater run-off

Drainage grates must be aligned parallel to the walking path.

Faucets designed for PWD use

Lever-type or sensor faucets.

Creating roofs through joining flat slabs

Folded plate structure.

Ventilation element in a roman bath

Hypocaust.

Architectural principle integrating nature and design

Feng Shui.