Glossary

An alloy containing 57% copper, 40% zinc, 2.75% lead, 0.25% tin; used for extruded moldings and forgings. Not technically a […]

A coating which is usually intended for on-site application of interior and/or exterior surfaces of buildings.

A dormer having an approximately semicylindrical roof; the head of the upper sash in the dormer may be either roundtopped

In medieval fortifications, an aperture through which an archer or longbowman might discharge arrows.

A cross with two transverse arms, the longer one nearer the center.

1. The transfer of stress from a yielding part of a soil mass to adjoining less-yielding or restrained parts of

1. A person trained and experienced in the design of buildings and the coordination and supervision of all aspects of