Notes

Here is the first round of words for you to memorize:
juxtaposition: the state or position of being placed close together or side-by-side, so as to permit comparison or contrast
tartan grid: a design of straight lines of varying widths and distances, crossing at right angles
hierarchy: a system of elements ranked, classified and organized one above another, according to significance or importance.
homogeneous: uniform in structure throughout or composed of parts that are all of the same nature or kind
symmetry: balanced proportions; correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or median plane or about a center or axis
curvilinear: consisting of or bounded by curved lines : represented by a curved line
biomimicry: is the examination of nature, its models, systems, processes, and elements to emulate or take inspiration from in order to solve human problems
texture: the characteristic structure given to a surface or substance by the size, shape, arrangement, and proportions of the parts
tectonics: the science or art of shaping, ornamenting, or assembling materials in construction
clarity: the state or quality of being clear
fenestration: the design, proportioning, and disposition (arrangement) of openings in a building
parti: the basic scheme or concept for an architectural design, represented by a diagram
articulation: a method or manner of jointing that makes the united parts clear, distinct, and precise in relation to each other
massing: a unified composition of two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional volumes, especially one that has weight, density, and bulk

diagram: a drawing, not necessarily representational, that outlines, explains, or clarifies the arrangement and relations of the parts of a whole

form: the shape and structure of something as distinguished from it’s substance or material

truncated: having the apex, vertex, or end cut off by a plane; or stopping short from a completed expression

procession: moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way

shell: the exterior framework of a mass or form

piloti: any of a series of columns supporting a building above an open ground level

merge: to combine, blend, or unite gradually by stages so as to blur identity or distinctions

folly: a whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece or to lend interest to a view

composition: the arranging of parts into proper proportion or relation so as to form a unified whole

uniformity:the state or quality of being identical, homogeneous, or regular

balance: the pleasing or harmonious arrangement or proportion of parts or elements in a design or composition
Here is the second round of words for you to memorize:

Detail: extended treatment of or attention to particular items

Poche: The walls, columns, and other solids of a building that are cut in a floor plan or section drawing, usually indicated by shading the cut area black or with hatching

Transition: Movement, passage, or change from one form, state or place to another

Contextual: the interrelated conditions in which something exists or occurs

Riparian: relating to or living or located on the bank of a natural watercourse

Formal: relating to or involving the outward form, structure, relationships, or arrangement of elements rather than content

Irregular: lacking perfect symmetry or evenness

Member: a part of a whole

Define: to fix or mark the limits of

Linear: relating to, resembling, or having a graph that is a line and especially a straight line

Cluster: a number of similar things that occur together

Volume: the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object as measured in cubic units

Surface: the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body

Elevated: raised especially above the ground or other surface

Closure: A property of perception in which there is a tendency for an open or incomplete figure to be seen as if it were a closed or complete and stable form

Mass: The physical volume or bulk of a solid body

Circuitous: having a circular or winding course; or not being forthright or direct in language or action

Sequence: a continuous or connected series; or continuity of progression

Oblique: neither perpendicular nor parallel

Order: A condition of logical, harmonious, or comprehensible arrangement in which each element of a group is properly disposed with reference to other elements and to its purpose

Theory: Abstract thought or speculation resulting in a system of assumptions of principles used in analyzing, explaining, or predicting phenomena, and proposed or followed as the basis of action

Scale: A certain proportionate size, extent, or degree, usually judged in relation to some standard or point of reference

Freehand: drawing done without mechanical aids or devices

Green: An environmentalist political movement tending to preserve environmental quality

Regulate: to bring order, method, or uniformity to an item, process, or procedure
Here is the third round of words for you to memorize:

Plane: a surface generated by a straight line moving at a constant velocity with respect to a fixed point, such that a straight line joining any two of its points lies wholly in the surface

Carbon Footprint: the amount of greenhouse and specifically carbon dioxide emitted by something (as a person’s activities or a product’s manufacture and transport) during a given period

Gesture: a movement (usually of the body or limbs) that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude

Proportion: a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude

Intention: a determination to act in a certain way

Depth: the degree of intensity <depth of a color>

Render: to reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means

Geothermal: of, relating to, or utilizing the heat of the earth’s interior; also : produced or permeated by such heat

Formal: relating to or involving the outward form, structure, relationships, or arrangement of elements rather than content

Envelop: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

Re-Purpose: to give a new purpose or use to

Day-Lighting: illumination of indoor spaces by natural light

Shape: form, create; especially : to give a particular form or shape to

Monolithic: constituting a massive undifferentiated and often rigid whole

Datum: something used as a basis for calculating or measuring

Function: the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

Preliminary: something that precedes or is introductory or preparatory

Salient: standing out conspicuously; especially : of notable significance

Element: a constituent part: as a distinct group within a larger group or community

Miesian: a formal gesture incorporating the maxims of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

Sustainable: of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged

Complexity: a whole made up of complicated or interrelated parts

Spatial: of or relating to facility in perceiving relations (as of objects) in space

Rhetoric: the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion

Axis: a straight line about which a body or a geometric figure rotates or may be supposed to rotate

I have added to my list of architect-y words that you need to master so here is the fourth round of words for you to memorize:

Configuration: relative arrangement of parts or elements:

Prefabricated: relative arrangement of parts or elements:

Layout: the plan or design or arrangement of something laid out

Space: a limited extent in one, two, or three dimensions

Connection: the act of connecting causal or logical relation or sequence

Joint: a part or space included between two articulations, knots, or nodes

Studio: the working place of a painter, sculptor, photographer and additional creative vocations

Integrated: marked by the unified control of all aspects of industrial production from raw materials through distribution of finished products

Figure Ground: relating to or being the relationships between the parts of a perceptual field which is perceived as divided into a part consisting of figures having form and standing out from the part comprising the background and being relatively formless

Clad: to cover, sheathe or face one material with another

Grade: a datum or reference level

Illustrate: to provide with visual features intended to explain or decorate

Context: the interrelated conditions in which something exists or occurs

Portal: the whole architectural composition surrounding and including the doorways and porches of a enclosure

Thermal: being or involving a state of matter dependent upon temperature

Eco-Friendly: not environmentally harmful
Perception: awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation
Foreground: the part of a scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator
Mastic: any of various pasty materials used as protective coatings or cements
Arrangement: the state of being ordered; something made by arranging parts or things together
Life-Cycle: a series of stages through which something (as an individual, culture, or manufactured product) passes during its lifetime

Cantilever: a projecting beam or member supported at only
Trend: to extend in a general direction : follow a general course
Economy: efficient and concise use of nonmaterial resources (as effort, language, or motion)
Entourage: one’s attendants or associates
Cold: marked by a lack of the warmth of normal human emotion, friendliness, or compassion
Interesting: holding the attention
Strategy: a careful plan or method