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1、Interior Design and Decorating is a wonderful career choice, but there are just so many things to remember, it is like learning a new language!Thats why we have compiled an interior design, interior decoration, and architectural terms glossary as an education tool for using while you study and a val
2、uable reference tool for when you are working in the industry.You can search by letter below.a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w xyz This page is all about terms and definitions for the letter A. Design Terms Glossary - A Definitions for Abacus, Acanthus Leaves, Abutment, Acid, Achromatic
3、Color Scheme, Acoustic Tile, Acroteria, Acetate and AccessAbacus: 【建】(圆柱顶部的)顶板, 冠板The top part of any capital. The square slab placed on top of the capital to bear the beam. It often has mouldings and these are an indicator of the date that its design is derived from.English: Line art drawing of an
4、abacus, the flat slab forming the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column above the bell.Abutment: 桥基An intersection between a roof and a wall. The solid mass of a pier or wall from which an arch springs.Acanthus Leaves: 莨苕叶饰The leaves of the Acanthus spinosus, a thick scalloped leaf
5、. It has been used since classical times, the most recognisable stylised form on the top of columns, also used as architectural moldings and as a decorative form on furniture.Access: 筏门板Usually a removable panel in a conduit duct or channel.Acid: 酸Opposite to alkali, which neutralize and are neutral
6、ized by alkalis. Examples of household acids are vinegar and lemon juice.Acetate: 醋酸纤维素(textiles) Acetate is made from wood pulp. It has a low strength when wet, and is not very absorbent. Moths or mildew does not affect it. It drapes well, but avoid wringing drip dry only and use a cool iron. A com
7、mon substitute for various natural fibres, acetate is versatile and inexpensive. It is used in making satins and brocades. Triacetate is stronger and more durable. It washes well and retains pressing. It is non-absorbent and commonly used in mixtures and blends well with natural and other man made f
8、ibres. Achromatic Color Scheme: 无色彩主题A colourless scheme using black, white and grey. (A variation of this is possible, making a warm or cool achromatic by adding a hint of red yellow or blue.)Achromatic Colour Scheme: A colourless scheme using black, white and grey. Acoustic Tile: 吸声瓦squares blocks
9、 often perforated made of soft material such as cork or plaster rather than hard reflective surfaces.Acroteria: 雕像底座Small pedistals at the extremities and apex of a pediment. (Originally for sculpture).Interior Design and Decorating Terms Glossary - ADefinitions for Acrylics, Adirondack Furniture, A
10、dobe, Aedicule, Adhesive Stains, Aggregate, Air Conditioning, Air Lock, Airbrick and AisleAcrylics: 丙烯酸树脂(textiles) Are made from petroleum. They have wool like fibres. It is not as strong as polyester/nylon. Modacrylics are also named because they have been chemically modified to offer good flame r
11、esistance. They dont wrinkle or crease easily. Adirondack Furniture: A rustic furniture made in North America in the mid 1800s from roughly hewn timber and bent branches and logs.Adobe: 灰质粘土, 砖坯Sunbaked bricks or blocks reinforced with straw. Usually 450 x 300 x 10 mm. Context used in a plaster rend
12、ition.Aedicule: the architectural frame of an opening consisting of the two columns supporting the entablature and pediment. Adhesive Stains: 胶水污渍(wallcovering) stains appear on the paper face, caused by bad pasting methods or poor paper handling.Aggregate: 混凝土料Stone gravel sand of different sizes t
13、o form the bulk to mixtures such as concrete plaster or asphalt or a macadam road. The major component of plaster, concrete, asphalt or tarmacadam. It is usually broken stones, slag gravel, or sand.Air conditioning: 空调Air that is treated as it comes into the house. Either cooled heated and or filter
14、ed. Usually air-conditioning is the result of a ventilation system incorporating a heat pump.Air Lock: 空气阻隔舱A device that stops air movement (flow) often just two doors separating the exterior from the interior from being in direct contact.Airbrick: 风孔砖Perforated block built into walls to ventilate
15、a room or the underside of a wooden floor.Aisle: 通道The lateral division of a church or its wings. Design and Architectural Terms Glossary - ADefinitions for Alkali, Alkali Resistant, Almery, Altar, Amenity Lighting, Amphitheater, Anaglypta, Andirons, Angle rafter, Annulet, Anta and Analogous Color S
16、chemeAlkali: 碱Opposite to acid. Includes soda, potash, ammonia etc. Produces caustic or corrosive solutions, which neutralize acids.Alkali Resistant: 抗碱Paint used on new plaster, which is durable in contact with lime.Almery: 圣物盛放柜A cupboard, when beside the altar to contain the sacred vessels.Altar: An elevated table or slab.
