This video introduces and defines common architectural terms from A to Z. It's no secret that architecture is full of technical jargon and unique vocabulary. This can be the subject of jokes and memes, but it can also lead to confusion and frustration. The reliance on technical jargon is somewhat forgivable—the task of translating complex spatial, geometric, and compositional principles into verbal language is difficult. However, it does mean that one must invest in learning the language to fully understand written and oral communication about buildings. This video helps with that by providing definitions for 26 common architectural terms in alphabetical order. Terms include: aesthetic, buttress, circulation, schematic, enfilade, fenestration, geodesic, hierarchy, iconic, mullion, kitsch, legibility, morphology, node, ornament, program, cornerstone, rustication, stereotomy, tectonics, urbanism, yurt, and zeitgeist. Whether you are in architecture school or an architecture enthusiast, armed with this basic vocabulary you can follow any architecture conversation.

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