Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.
A computer-assisted method of developing three-dimensional designs, crucial for the engineering and architectural professions, allowing designs to be tested under simulated real-time conditions without building physical models.
A custom builder is a professional or company that constructs unique houses, designed specifically for individual clients based on their specifications and preferences.
A facade refers to the outside front wall or face of a building, often highlighted for its architectural design and aesthetic appeal.
A floor plan is an architectural drawing depicting the layout, dimensions, and arrangement of rooms, as well as other physical features at one plane level of a building. It serves as a crucial tool in planning, designing, and constructing buildings.
A high rise is generally defined as a building that exceeds six stories in height and is appropriately equipped with elevators to accommodate vertical transportation.
A historic district is a designated area where the buildings are considered to have significant historic character. This designation makes the area eligible for certain federal assistance programs and protects it from clearance in conjunction with federally sponsored programs.
Orientation has diverse meanings, including the positioning of a structure relative to environmental factors, introductory programs or lectures for newcomers, and the nature of someone’s strengths or interests, such as having a technical orientation.
A plotter is a computer output device that draws graphics on paper by moving pens based on instructions from the computer. It is commonly used in engineering, architecture, and other fields requiring precise and large-format drawings.
A professional corporation (PC) is a type of corporation formed for the purpose of engaging in a learned profession, such as law, medicine, or architecture, where traditionally such fields required personal qualifications that corporations lacked.
