The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 71
openon one side, and supported by a colonnadeor arches. LOG-HOUSE. A house constructed of trees.LOMBARDIC ARCHITECTURE. That style praticed in Italy from the seventh to the thirteenth centuries.LONG AND SHORT WORK. Alternate quoins on the corners of a wall.LOOP, OR LOOP HOLE. A small narrow window… … LUF MIN LUFFER BOARDS. (Same as Lever Boards.)LUMI.ER. Sawed timber, dimension scant-ling. LUMBER KILN. (See Kiln. ) LUNETTE (Fr.) Openings in a cylindrical or S[)lierical ceiling to admit light.LUTHERAN (Lat.) An upper or attic window, a dormer. LYING PANELS. Those constructed with the grain of…
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