Glossary

Composed primarily of sand; sandy.

1. An acting space of any shape surrounded by seats. 2. A type of theater not having a proscenium, the

An open subsurface space adjacent to a building used to admit light and air or as a means of access

An open subsurface space adjacent to a building used to admit light or air as a means of access to

A raised edge on a roof membrane that divides it into smaller areas.

A receptable designed to collect surface or rainwater from an open area.

A retaining wall around an areaway.

A fire-rated partition designed to prevent the spread of fire from an adjoining occupancy.

An area where individuals who are in a building may gather safely in case of fire and/or smoke; usually an