Architecture — Ar chi*tec ture (?; 135), n. [L. architectura, fr. architectus: cf. F. architecture. See {Architect}.] 1. The art or science of building; especially, the art of building houses, churches, bridges, and other structures, for the purposes of civil… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Architecture — For other uses, see Architecture (disambiguation). Brunelleschi, in the building of the dome of Florence Cathedral, not only transformed the cathedral and the city of Florence, but also the role and status of the architect … Wikipedia
(architecture) — Triplet (architecture) Notre Dame du Port, Clermont Ferrand, transept. En bas à droite, le triplet En architecture, un triplet est un ensemble de trois baies ou de trois arcs (souvent réunis sous un arc de décharge). Les deux éléments latéraux… … Wikipédia en Français
ARCHITECTURE — s. f. L art de construire, disposer et orner les édifices. Ancienne et moderne architecture. Architecture gothique. Les cinq ordres d architecture. Chef d oeuvre d architecture. Architecture civile. Architecture militaire, Art de fortifier les… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
architecture — noun Date: 1555 1. the art or science of building; specifically the art or practice of designing and building structures and especially habitable ones 2. a. formation or construction resulting from or as if from a cons … New Collegiate Dictionary
Architecture of Portugal — refers to the architecture practised in the territory of present day Portugal since before the foundation of the country, in the 12th century. The term may also refer to buildings created under Portuguese influence or by Portuguese architects… … Wikipedia
Architecture (disambiguation) — Architecture is the art and science of design and structure.Architecture may also refer to:* Architecture (magazine), a defunct magazine * Architecture Label, a record label * Architecture Records, a record label * Enterprise architecture, an… … Wikipedia
Architecture 2030 — is a U.S. based, non traditional and flexible environmental advocacy group focused on protecting our global environment by using innovation and common sense to develop, and quickly implement, bold solutions to global warming. The organization was … Wikipedia
Architecture of ancient Greece — Architecture was extinct in Greece from the end of the Mycenaean period (about 1200 BC) to the 7th century BC, when urpeppeeban life and prosperity recovered to a point where public building could be undertaken. But since many Greek buildings in… … Wikipedia
Architecture of Australia — Architecture in Australia, at least in the early stages of the country s history shows the substantial influence of that of English architecture, and to an extent United States architecture. At best, Australian architects sought to be early… … Wikipedia
