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From our Architecture Dictionary, find definitions for architecture terms and building vocabulary starting with the letter S, including Scullery, Stick Built, Stucco, Structuralism, and more.
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Safe Room
A safe room can be expensive and high-tech, but it doesn't have to be. Learn about safe rooms and find resources and construction plans for safe rooms, panic rooms, and emergency shelters.
Scullery
What is a Scullery? Find definitions and resources in our Architecture Dictionary.
Site Built
The term SITE BUILT refers to a stick-built home or other structure. Find definitions.
Smart Growth
The definition of Smart Growth is related to both New Urbanism and Sustainable Design.
Smart House
A SMART HOUSE may appear "intelligent" because it uses computer systems to monitor conditions in the home. Learn about SMART HOUSES and the science of DOMOTICS.
Solomonic Column
Find facts about the fascinating, twisting "Solomonic" style of column and see illustrations of Solomonic columns.
Space Age
Space Age is a term that describes some types of GOOGIE architecture. Learn about Googie architecture and find resources.
Stick-Built
A STICK-BUILT or STICK BUILT home is constructed entirely on the building site. Learn more.
Stock Plan
A STOCK PLAN, or STOCK BUILDING PLAN, or STOCK HOUSE PLAN, is pre-drawn. Learn the distinction between stock plans and custom plans.
Straw Bale
What is STRAW BALE construction? Find definitions and resources in our Architecture Dictionary.
Structuralism
STRUCTURALISM is a modernist approach to architecture. Find definitions, photos, and examples for Structuralism in architecture.
Stucco
Since ancient times, many buildings have been constructed using STUCCO. Learn about stucco and find stucco recipes.
Style
The term STYLE is often used but frequently misunderstood. Find definitions for style and resources for learning about architectural styles.
Sustainable Development
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT is the goal of GREEN ARCHITECTURE and ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN. Learn more in our Architecture Dictionary.