https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b Made with good vibes en-us 2018-12-18 15:36:41 UTC 2025-11-22 16:35:05 UTC hello@padlet.com tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315562854 Adaptive reuse refers to the process of reusing an existing building for a purpose other than which it was originally built or designed for. Adaptive reuse is an effective strategy for optimizing the operational and commercial performance of built assets.]]> 2018-12-18 15:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315562854 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315562957 An architect's scale is a specialized ruler designed to facilitate the drafting and measuring of architectural drawings, such as floor plans and orthographic projections. In scientific and engineering terminology, a device to measure linear distance and create proportional linear measurements is called a scale.]]> 2018-12-18 15:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315562957 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563129 An architectural drawing or architect's drawing is a technical drawing of a building that falls within the definition of architecture.]]> 2018-12-18 15:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563129 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563374 2018-12-18 15:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563374 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563504 Building codes are sets of regulations governing the design, construction, alteration and maintenance of structures.]]> 2018-12-18 15:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563504 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563684 BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure]]> 2018-12-18 15:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563684 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563753 file plans with the appropriate regulators and architects, and engineers typically draft and submit these plans for approval.]]> 2018-12-18 15:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563753 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563873 a contour line (often just called a "contour") joins points of equal elevation (height) above a given level]]> 2018-12-18 15:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563873 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563998 Architectural features and details play several roles in defining the character of a historic structure: they add visual interest, define certain building styles]]> 2018-12-18 15:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315563998 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564028 In architectural drawing terms, house elevations are two dimensional pictures of the façade of a house or interior features that have faces projecting from a flat, solid background, like cabinetry, fireplaces, niches and elaborate wall designs.]]> 2018-12-18 15:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564028 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564166 In architecture and building engineering, a floor plan is a drawing to scale, showing a view from above, of the relationships between rooms, spaces, traffic patterns, and other physical features at one level of a structure. Dimensions are usually drawn between the walls to specify room sizes and wall lengths.]]> 2018-12-18 15:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564166 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564231 The foundation plan is a plan view drawing, in section, showing the location and size of footings, piers, columns, foundation walls, and supporting beams. The foundation plan is drawn from information presented on the floor plan, plot plan, and elevation plan drawings.]]> 2018-12-18 15:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564231 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564564 The header spans an opening for a window or door, or a cut-out in the roof or floor for a skylight, chimney, or staircase. Typically at least twice the size of surrounding framing members, a header is often built up from two studs, joists, or rafters.]]> 2018-12-18 15:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564564 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564604 A joist is a horizontal structural member used in framing to span an open space]]> 2018-12-18 15:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564604 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564683 An architectural model is a type of scale model - a physical representation of a structure - built to study aspects of an architectural design or to communicate design ideas]]> 2018-12-18 15:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564683 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564743 Nosing is the horizontal, protruding edge of a stair where most foot traffic frequently occurs.]]> 2018-12-18 15:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564743 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564776 In the field of architecture an architectural plan is a design and planning for a building, and can contain architectural drawings, specifications of the design, calculations, time planning of the building process, and other documentation.]]> 2018-12-18 15:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315564776 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565030  is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape.]]> 2018-12-18 15:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565030 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565150 A plot plan is an architecture, engineering, and/or landscape architecture plan drawing—diagram which shows the buildings, utility runs, and equipment layout, the position of roads, and other constructions of an existing or proposed project site at a defined scale. ]]> 2018-12-18 15:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565150 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565229 , architects and similar professionals define a high-rise as a building that is at least 75 feet (23 m) tall.]]> 2018-12-18 15:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565229 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565303 Stair riser, the vertical elements in a set of stairs]]> 2018-12-18 15:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565303 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565345  A schedule is an organized arrangement of notes or information usually lettered within a ruled enclosure]]> 2018-12-18 15:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565345 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565464 A sectional elevation is a combination of a crosssection, with elevations of other parts of the building seen beyond the section plane. Geometrically, a crosssection is a horizontal orthographic projection of a building on to a vertical plane, with the vertical plane cutting through the building.]]> 2018-12-18 15:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565464 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565569 A sill plate or sole plate in construction and architecture is the bottom horizontal member of a wall or building to which vertical members are attached. ]]> 2018-12-18 15:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565569 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565663 A site plan is a landscape architectural plan, and a detailed engineering drawing of proposed improvements to a given lot. .]]> 2018-12-18 15:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565663 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565791  a specification is, “a written document describing in detail the scope of work, materials to be used, methods of installation, and quality of workmanship for a parcel of work to be placed under contract]]> 2018-12-18 15:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565791 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565925 A stair tread is the horizontal portion of a set of stairs on which a person walks]]> 2018-12-18 15:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565925 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565968 A truss is a structure comprising one or more triangular units. Each triangle is constructed with straight and usually slender members of timber, connected at the ends by joints]]> 2018-12-18 15:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/315565968 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319306387 A cripple stud is a type of stud that is used above a door or above or beneath a window. They aren't very different from other studs except that they are cut shorter so there is room for the opening.]]> 2019-01-10 15:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319306387 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307112 In light-frame construction, a trimmer is a timber or metal beam (joist) used to create an opening around a stairwell, skylight, chimney, and the like. Trimmers are installed parallel to the primary floor or ceiling joists and support headers, which run perpendicular to the primary joists.]]> 2019-01-10 15:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307112 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307220 The header spans an opening for a window or door, or a cut-out in the roof or floor for a skylight, chimney, or staircase. Typically at least twice the size of surrounding framing members, a header is often built up from two studs, joists, or rafters.]]> 2019-01-10 15:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307220 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307285 Joists are typically made of engineered wood, laminated wood, or dimensional lumber. The subfloor is the next layer above the joists and acts as a foundation for both the underlayment and surface levels of flooring. A subfloor provides a stable, level surface that new flooring can be easily installed on.]]> 2019-01-10 15:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307285 tbfoster22 https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307610 A wall stud is a vertical framing member in a building's wall of smaller cross section than a post. They are a fundamental element in frame building.]]> 2019-01-10 15:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tbfoster22/5khyemmam40b/wish/319307610