Brackets
A bracket is an architectural element that is used as both a decorative element and a structural member. These are projected out from a wall, generally designed at the corner or at an edge to carry the load of the upper structure and provide strength at an angle.
Bay
The term bay comes from Old French baie, meaning an opening or hole. Any division of a building between vertical lines or planes Or between architectural elements, especially the entire space included between two adjacent supports.
Building envelope
The building envelope is the physical barrier between the exterior and interior environments enclosing a structure. It protects the inside from air, water, heat, light, and noise transfer. The envelope serves to protect the interior while facilitating climate control
Blobitecture
Blobitecture is a combination of two words “blob” and “architecture”. Blobitecture is the name for the architectural style of buildings designed with unique, organic forms, often resembling a blob or amoeba shape.
Byzantine architecture
Byzantine architecture is a style of architecture that celebrated advancing technology and glamorous detailing. It became popular under Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. One of the most famous examples of Byzantine architecture is Hagia Sophia, which features all the popular
Buttress
A buttress is a form of structure that helps to reinforce a wall. Buttresses are built against the wall—or near the wall, and they reach across to help support the wall. Buttresses are fairly common on more ancient buildings, as a means of providing support
Brutalism
Brutalist architecture is a style that emerged in the 1950s in the United Kingdom and grew out of the early-20th century modernist movement. Brutalist buildings are characterized by their massive, monolithic, and ‘blocky’ appearance with a rigidly geometric style and large-scale use of poured concrete.
Brise Soleil
The name ‘brise soleil’ comes from the French word ‘sun breaker‘. It is a type of solar shading system that uses a series of horizontal or vertical blades to control the amount of sunlight and solar heat that enters a building
Biophilia
Biophilic design helps us to connect with our inherent need to affiliate with nature in the modern built environment. In a study, it is stated that 95% of people want to have parks, gardens, and greenery around them due to the demand for space and living land. This need is not fulfilled by the
Biomimicry
“Biomimicry” is the addition of two words: “bio” means life, and “mimicry” means imitating (copying). Finally, the actual meaning of “biomimicry” translates to the practice of imitating life. It also refers to the innovations inspired by nature, as one studies nature and then takes inspiration from its designs and uses them to solve human problem
