The architecture dictionary

Every term, clearly defined, visually explained.

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One template for every term

  1. Definition One plain sentence you can quote.
  2. Explanation How it works and why it is used.
  3. Diagram A clean line drawing where a picture helps.
  4. Examples Famous buildings that use it.
  5. Related terms Where to go next.
  6. FAQ The questions students actually ask.