Building Design Concepts

noun the style of design and method of construction of buildings and other physical structures

• The architecture of the new museum is a stunning blend of modern and classical elements.
• I love how the architecture of this building makes it stand out from the rest.
• Check out the sick architecture on that new skyscraper!
• The architecture of her argument was so well-structured that it convinced everyone in the room.

noun a room or set of rooms below the ground floor of a building

• The basement of the building is used for storage purposes.
• Let's hang out in the basement, it's cooler down there.
• I found some creepy stuff in the basement, it's like a dungeon down there.
• The basement of his mind held dark secrets that he was afraid to confront.

noun the natural light of the day

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of daylight

• The daylight slowly faded as the sun set behind the mountains.
• I love waking up to the bright daylight streaming through my window.
• Let's hang out until daylight and see where the night takes us.
• She brought light into my life, like a ray of daylight in the darkness.

noun the outer covering of a building's roof

adjective relating to or situated on a rooftop

• The rooftop of the building offers a stunning view of the city skyline.
• Let's hang out on the rooftop and enjoy the sunset.
• We snuck up to the rooftop to chill and avoid the crowd.
• Being on the rooftop symbolizes reaching new heights in life.

noun a system of supports beneath a structure; a foundation or basis for something

• The research paper explores the theoretical underpinnings of the economic model.
• She didn't understand the underpinnings of the argument.
• I'm still trying to wrap my head around the underpinnings of this theory.
• The underpinnings of their relationship were strong, despite facing many challenges.

noun a wall that supports the roof of a mine tunnel or shaft

• The trunkwall of the ancient castle was made of thick stone blocks.
• I leaned against the trunkwall while waiting for my friend to arrive.
• Let's hang out by the trunkwall and chill for a bit.
• The trunkwall of defense he built around himself kept others at a distance.

noun a French term referring to a type of adjustable louvered vent used for ventilation or air circulation in buildings

• The architect designed the building with abat-vents to allow for proper ventilation.
• I love how the abat-vents in this house keep it cool during the summer.
• Those abat-vents are a lifesaver when it gets hot outside.
• The abat-vents of society help to release built-up tension and stress.