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Building with glowed up yellow lights with tall trees around and sun dimming down.
Photo by Mostafa Meraji, via Unsplash
Lantern

Typically seen as a crown on a dome, the lantern serves as a tower with windows and/or openings that allow light and air to flow in.

Lintel
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Lintel

The lintel is a structure that supports the above weight, typically located over a door or window.

Long House built by indigenous people of North America
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Longhouses

These homes were built by native people throughout North America. They were astounding as some were able to reach over 330 feet in height with an average of a 16 feet width.