Architecture Terms – R A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Photo by Fujifilm X-T1, via Pixabay RanchA ranch style home is a one-story house that is typically designed with an emphasis of the width of the facade. This style home was especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Tadahe, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons RestorationThe overall process of repairing or renovating anything from a building, home, furniture, art, etc. Photo by Jack Price-Burns, via Unsplash RoofThe top of a building or house that allows for protection of the outside elements. Photo by Rich Walker, via Flickr RubbedA type of finish that’s accomplished by using an abrasive tool to remove any irregularities found on the surface.