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Design Dictionary201 Stories

Acid-Etched Concrete
Design DictionaryAcid-Etched Concrete
By Houzz
Acid etching prepares concrete to bond with paint, an epoxy or a stain
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Trapdoor
Design DictionaryTrapdoor
By Houzz
No square footage is lost with this covert door, which often leads to an attic or a subterranean space
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1
Site Plan
Design DictionarySite Plan
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Map out your home's location and terrain with this invaluable rendering
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Stile
Design DictionaryStile
By Chris Hill
This piece of a window frame runs up and down on both sides
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Window Apron
Design DictionaryWindow Apron
By Chris Hill
This window feature hides an unsightly gap but can be decorative too
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Elevation
Design DictionaryElevation
By John Hill
Capturing a 3-D structure in two dimensions, an elevation is an architectural drawing that puts the line of sight on a vertical plane
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Plan
Design DictionaryPlan
By John Hill
Floor plans are the most common type of this architectural drawing, showing the home's intended features and the path of movement
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Arcade
Design DictionaryArcade
By Steven Randel
A series of arches with a roof or ceiling defines this passage
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Header
Design DictionaryHeader
By Houzz
Wide openings get the support they need from this stalwart horizontal beam
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Bonnet Roof
Design DictionaryBonnet Roof
By Houzz
They don't just cap off a home — bonnet roofs have patios and porches covered
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Pediment
Design DictionaryPediment
By Houzz
The classic look of this triangular facade is a traditional feature of stately homes and state departments
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