Architectural Design Principles

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun the front part of a building or property that faces the street or an open space

  • The property has a wide frontage along the main road.
  • The house has a big frontage facing the street.
  • Check out the cool frontage on that new store.
  • His confident frontage hid his nervousness inside.

noun a person or thing that is impermanent

adjective not lasting or enduring; temporary

  • The impermanent nature of life is a common theme in many philosophical discussions.
  • I can't believe how impermanent this weather is, one minute it's sunny and the next it's pouring rain.
  • Dude, this relationship is so impermanent, I don't think it's gonna last much longer.
  • The impermanent nature of fame can be seen in how quickly celebrities can rise and fall from the public eye.

noun a quality or characteristic that resides within someone or something

adjective existing or occurring within someone or something

  • The concept of indwelling sin has been a topic of theological debate for centuries.
  • I can't seem to shake off this indwelling feeling of unease.
  • That indwelling fear is giving me major anxiety.
  • Love is the indwelling presence that fills our hearts with joy.

noun a current of warm air that rises in the atmosphere

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  • The updraft created by the warm air rising helped the glider stay aloft for hours.
  • We felt the updraft as we stood on top of the hill, it was like a gentle breeze lifting us up.
  • Dude, did you catch that sick updraft while surfing the air currents?
  • Her positive attitude acted as an updraft, lifting the spirits of everyone around her.

noun the process of the growth of suburbs or suburban areas

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  • The process of suburbanization is the movement of people from urban areas to suburban areas.
  • Suburbanization is when city folks move out to the suburbs for a quieter life.
  • Suburbanization is like when city dwellers trade the hustle and bustle for the peace and quiet of the burbs.
  • Suburbanization can be compared to a spreading wave of urban residents migrating outward to suburban communities.

HAB

noun a place where certain animals live or are kept, such as a bee's home or a bird's nest

  • The HAB program aims to improve the quality of life for elderly residents in the community.
  • I heard the HAB team is organizing a charity event next month.
  • Let's go check out the new HAB facility in town, I heard it's pretty cool.
  • Her kindness and generosity towards others is like a HAB that spreads positivity everywhere.

noun the study of the specific effects of the geographical environment, consciously organized or not, on the emotions and behavior of individuals

  • Psychogeography is a practice that explores the effects of the geographical environment on emotions and behavior.
  • I'm really into psychogeography - it's all about how our surroundings impact our mood.
  • Psychogeography is like, how the vibe of a place can mess with your head, man.
  • In a way, psychogeography is like mapping out the hidden emotional landscapes of a city.

adjective relating to or characterized by accretion, the process of growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter

  • The accretional growth of the coral reef is a result of deposition of calcium carbonate by marine organisms.
  • The accretional process of building the sandcastle was slow but steady.
  • The accretional pile of laundry in my room is getting out of control.
  • The accretional effect of small acts of kindness can lead to a significant positive impact on society.