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A set of laws drafted by the governing body of a borough, town or city to control building construction "to promote the public health, safety and general welfare" of the people in ...

especificaciones

Construction; Design; Architecture

A document that takes up where drawn plans leave off. This includes quantity and quality of material and a general description of how the work should be done and what will be ...

ladrillos

Construction; Design; Architecture

One of the oldest building materials, brick is based on a mix of clay with silt and sand pressed in molds and then burned in a kiln, which gives the characteristic slightly glazed ...

cuadrado

Construction; Design; Architecture

A unit of measure equal to 100 square feet. Three square of shingles, for example, will cover 300 square feet of wall or roof area.

orientación solar

Construction; Design; Architecture

The relationship of room to the sun's light.

arco ciego

Construction; Design; Architecture

An arch that has been filled in by brick or stone. This could be original decoration or part of a renovation

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rascacielos

A multi-storied building constructed on steel skeleton, combining extraordinary height with ordinary rooms such as would be found in low buildings, ...