Glossary

Fine-grained, translucent variety of very pure gypsum, generally white or delicately shaded.

A shaded public walk or promenade.

Abbr. for American Institute of Timber Construction

A reception hall in an ancient Parthian building.

In southern Spain, an ornament in brick walls, formed of patterns, a half brick deep, more or less complicated.

Abbr. for American Institute of Steel Construction

Abbr. for American Iron and Steel Institute