Architecture Terms – B

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Balcony looking out into a lake.
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Balcony

A small porch that sticks out from a building above the ground level.

Facade of red bricked home with a bay window.
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Bay Window

A window projecting out from the building. If the window is only on an upper floor, it is called an Oriel Window.

Black beams across the ceiling.
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Beam

A piece of structure that runs from one end to another horizontally to help support two ends.

Red brick rounded beehive pizza oven.
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Beehive Oven

A beehive shaped oven made out of a rounded brick ceiling.

Teal colored home with small balconies.
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Bracket

Wood or stone that’s used to hold up a balcony, lintel, still, cornice, or any other part of the building.

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Bull’s Eye Window

A window that is small and circular or oval shaped that radiates outward from an empty hub. It may typically resemble a wheel with glazing bars.

Round partial arch's hanging from ceiling (buttress)
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Buttress

The projecting mass/masonry used to resist the outward thrust of an arch. It is typically used to either strengthen and support a wall or as an ornament.