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B: Architecture Terms Starting With B
From our Architecture Dictionary, find definitions for architecture terms and building vocabulary starting with the letter B, including Bargeboard, Balustrade, Battlement, and more.
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Balcony
You may know what a balcony is, but what's a Juliette balcony? Find definitions for balcony and Juliette balcony.
Balustrade and Baluster
Illustrated definition of the word Balustrade from our Architecture Glossary
Bargeboard
Bargeboards (also called vergeboards) hang from the projecting end of a roof. Find definitions and illustrations for the words Bargeboard and Vergeboard.
Barjareque
Barjareque is a type of earth construction similar to RAMMED EARTH construction. Learn about rammed earth construction and other types of earth construction in our Architecture Dictionary.
Battlements and Crenellation
Illustrated definition of the words Battlement, Crenellation, Embrasures, Merlons and other castle parts from our Architecture Glossary.
Bauhaus
What is Bauhaus architecture? Find definitions for the term Bauhaus and photos of Bauhaus architecture.
Beaux Arts
Originating in France, Beaux Arts architecture inspired elaborate flourishes on grand public buildings and homes of the very wealthy. Learn about the Beaux Arts approach to building design.
Board and Batten
Board and batten, or board-and-batten, describes a type of exterior siding or interior paneling. Learn more, from our Architecture Glossary.
Building Designer
What is a Building Designer? What do Building Designers do? Learn about careers in building design and find resources for becoming a professional Building Designer.
Bungalow
Find definitions for the term Bungalow, see examples of Bungalow houses, explore the history of Bungalow styles, and find resources for learning more about Bungalow architecture.
Butterfly Roof
From our Dictionary of Roof Styles, definition for the term Butterfly Roof, with photo and examples.
Buttress and Flying Buttress
Without buttresses could we have skyscrapers or bridges? Learn the meaning of buttress and see illustration.