Vocabulary

9/2  Nodes – Nodes is a point at which lines or pathways intersect TLR

Zoning -A section of an area established for a specific purpose. TLR

Impervious surfaces – are mainly artificial structure such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots that are covered by impenetrable materials like Stone, asphalt, concrete, brick, and bricks.

Geology – Geology is the study of the Earth, the materials of which it is made, and the structure of those materials. TLR

9/2-Plenum-The space between a suspended ceiling and the floor structure above,esp. one that serves as a receiving chamber  for conditioned air to be distributed to inhabited spaces or for return air to be  conveyed back to a central plant for processing. WW

HVAC-Acronym for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.WW

Cooling tower-A structure, usually on the roof of a building in which heat is extract from water that has been used for cooling.WW

9/1- Baluster- similar to a small column, vertical supporting element. AR.
Cupola- Small dome, hexagonal or octagonal tower at the top of a building. Sometimes topped with a lantern. AR.
Facade- Exterior wall, skin, and contains the main entrance and exterior walls. AR.8/29-

8/31- Wet Wall – A wet wall is a structural wall designed to house plumbing pipes for fixtures like sinks, dishwashers, and toilets. TLR.
Egress- An egress is a way out such as a path. basically an exit. TLR.
Sustainability – Sustainability means to be supported, upheld, or confirmed. TLR.

8/29- Eclectic: To have a wide variety of; to have different interest in
ie; to have an eclectic taste in music. AR.
Hung Structure- Being a ceiling – Has hung suspension with flat or v shaped returns.
Butt Glazing- When glass does not have mullions and it “butted” up against each other .