helioscene
Same as shade screen
Category: Glossary
heliodon
A device used to orient a light source (representing the sun) with respect to an architectural model; calibrated in terms of latitude, time of day, and season of the …
helicline
A spiral ramp.
helical stair
A spiral stair.
helical reinforcement
A steel reinforcing rod in the form of a helix.
helical hinge
A special type hinge for a doubleacting door.
held water
Same as capillary water.
height zoning
See zoning
height board
A gauge used in the construction of stairs for setting the heights of the risers.
height
1. The distance between two points aligned vertically. 2. In buildings, the distance vertically from the average grade at front sides and/or rear of a building (or the average …