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ACTIVE
SOLAR
A mechanical system, such as photovoltaic panels, which use
solar radiation to collection and use energy. |
A.P.N.
Assessor's Parcel Number, used to identify a property based
on State and County/City maps. Identifies property lines and
location. |
ARCHITECT
A person professionally qualified and licensed to perform
building design services, and who is trained and experienced
in the coordination and supervision of all aspects of the
building construction process. Produce construction documents
and drawings for permits and construction. |
ARCHITECTURE
The profession of designing buildings and environments with
consideration for their esthetic effect. |
AUTOCAD
A computer drafting program which is used to create Construction
Documents and Drawings. AutoCAD is a registered trademark
of AutoDesk, Inc. |
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BID
A estimate to complete work.
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BLUEPRINTS
See Prints |
BUILDING CODE
The local and/or federal regulations and laws which control
design, construction, and materials used in construction.
Building codes are usually based on health and safety standards. |
BUILDING
PLANS
See Construction Documents |
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CAD
/ CADD
See AutoCAD |
COMMERCIAL
ARCHITECTURE
Specifically dealing with public and government buildings
and private business buildings. |
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
/ CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Drawings and specifications created to provide detailed requirements
for the construction of a project. Used for both construction
and bidding of a project. |
CODES
See Building Codes |
DESIGN
A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; "the
design of a building" |
DESIGNER
A person who designs houses, interiors, landscaping or other
objects. Can produce construction documents and drawings for
permits and construction. When used it the context of residential
construction it usually suggests that a designer is not a
licensed architect. Most jurisdictions do not require an architectural
license for most single family construction. |
DOOR
SCHEDULE
A table or list which indicates type of door, size, location,
material, and other related items. |
ELEVATION
A drawing which show the exterior of a building, usually indicates
design, materials, and dimensions. |
ENERGY
CALCULATIONS
See Title 24 |
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ENERGY
EFFICIENT
The practice of reducing use of electrical or heating power
using special features of equipment such as insulation,
Low-E windows, etc.
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FACADE
The exterior face of a building. |
FINISH
SCHEDULE
A table or list which indicates type of finishes on each surface
of a room or area. |
FLOOR
PLAN
A drawing which indicates the building's design, layout, room
locations, orientation, and dimensions. |
GREEN
Projects or materials which main objective is to improve the
environment. |
GYPSUM
Natural crystalline calcium sulphate used as an extender pigment
in paint, and in the manufacture of gypsum wallboard and plaster
of Paris. |
HARDSCAPE
Refers to the use of walls, concrete, stone, pathways, pools,
and other structures when used in landscaping. |
LATEX PAINT
Water-based paint made with a synthetic binder (latex), such
as acrylic, vinyl acetate copolymer, or styrene acrylic latex. |
LOW-E
A low emissivity glazing which has a thin metallic oxide coating
which is applied to one side of the glass to help reduce heat
transference. Will reduce heating and cooling energy bills. |
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MIN SPECS / MINIMUM
SPECIFICATIONS
A set of specifications which are the minimum allowed by the
local jurisdiction, and are included in with the Construction
Documents. |
NEUTRAL
COLORS
White, off-white, light beige and gray - colors that generally
go well with all other colors. |
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PAINT
An opaque coating generally made with a binder, liquids,
pigments, and additives. Applied in liquid form, it dries
to form a continuous film that protects and improves the
appearance of the substrate.
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PAINT
REMOVER / STRIPPER
A compound that softens old paint or varnish, permitting loosened
material to be scraped off. |
PASSIVE
SOLAR
The use of a system to natural collect and radiate heat for
solar collection. |
PERMEABLE
Capable of allowing something (such as water vapor or air)
to pass through. |
PLANS
See Construction Documents |
PRINTS
A reproduction or copy of a set of drawings. |
POST
AND BEAM
A consecution method of using wood members to create a structural
frame. |
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RESIDENTIAL
ARCHITECTURE
Specifically dealing with single family homes and multi family
homes. |
R-VALUE
A unit which measures the resistance to the flow of heat.
The higher the R-value the more insulated the structure. |
SECTION
A drawing which shows a cross section through the building
showing the walls, foundation, roof structure and other elevation
elements. |
SITE
PLAN
A drawing which shows the entire property and the proposed
and existing buildings. It includes lot lines, streets, building
sites, buildings, open spaces, parking, utilities and major
landscape features. |
SOLAR
Indicates items which use or interact with the sun; "solar
water heater." Also See Active Solar |
STRAW
BALE CONSTRUCTION
The practice of using bales of straw to build, typically it
refers to 2 or 3 string compressed bales of wheat or rice
straw. Straw bales can be used to in a non-load bearing structure
where post and beams are structural and the straw is used
as insulation. There is also a use for load bearing structures
which carry the weight of the building. |
SUSTAINABLE
ARCHITECTURE
The practice of creating building which are green, energy
efficient, or use natural materials. Straw bale structures,
solar water heating are examples of sustainable uses. |
SUSTAINABLE
A resource or system capable of being maintained at a steady
level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe
ecological damage. The practice of using materials which can
easy be replaced or will not comprise current supply. |
TITLE 24
A set of energy calculations required for all new structures
in the state of California and other states. Used to determine
how much energy is loss through the building's surfaces and
openings. |
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WINDOW
SCHEDULE
A table or list which indicates type of window, size, location,
material, type of glass and other related items. |
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ZONING
Local laws which regulating the size, type, structure, nature
and use of land or buildings. The basic zoning categories
are residential, commercial and industrial.
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