Architectural Construction I/II Study Notes

Bearing walls of a building are structural elements that support loads and transfer them to the foundation.

Walls that separate spaces within a building but do not carry structural loads.

A structural system that uses columns, beams, and slabs to support loads, often with a lightweight infill for walls.

A building construction system where walls carry most of the structural load.

The component of a building that connects floors and supports the weight above.

A type of floor structure using concrete slabs reinforced with steel bars.

A type of floor structure utilizing timber beams and joists to support the flooring.

A floor structure with a combination of steel beams and concrete slabs.

The lowest portion of a building, usually below ground level.

The main level of a building, usually at ground level.

A level of a building above the ground floor.

A floor that is set back from the main building line, creating a terrace or balcony.

A horizontal surface that covers a building, providing protection from the elements.

A flat roof, often used for terraces or gardens.

A roof with a sloping surface, allowing water to run off.

The material used to protect the exterior of a building, also known as the skin of the building.

A type of facade treatment that uses bricks to create a decorative and weather-resistant outer layer.

A type of facade treatment that uses a layer of thermal insulation to improve energy efficiency and regulate temperature.

The structural element that supports a building and transfers loads to the ground.

A type of foundation that consists of a continuous strip of concrete along the perimeter of a building.

A type of foundation that is made of concrete and reinforced with steel bars.

The surface on which people walk inside a building.

The hard surface that surrounds a building and provides access to the entrance.

The distance between floors of a building, determining the height of each level.

The elevation of a building's entrance or ground floor in relation to a reference point.

A set of drawings and specifications that provide detailed information about a building's design and construction.

The floor plan for a building, showing the layout of the various rooms and spaces.

A graphical representation of a building's structural system.

The process of using a specific scale to accurately represent the size of a building or its components in a drawing.