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Intermediate

Architecture

Build your vocabulary with these interactive flashcards, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the world of building. Whether you're an aspiring architect, a design enthusiast or simply curious about architecture, this set will help you master the key terminology that shapes every structure. Download the PDF or print it now.

  • architect
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    /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/
    a person whose job is to design new buildings and make certain that they are built correctly
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    สถาปนิก
  • blueprint
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    /ˈbluː.prɪnt/
    a photographic copy of an early plan for a building or machine
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    พิมพ์เขียว
  • facade
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    /fəˈsɑːd/
    the front of a building, especially a large or attractive building
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    ส่วนหน้าของอาคาร
  • model
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    /ˈmɒd.əl/
    a physical object, usually smaller than the real object, that is used to represent something
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    แบบจำลอง
  • floor plan
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    /ˈflɔː ˌplæn/
    a drawing that shows the shape, size and arrangement of rooms in a building as viewed from above
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    แปลนห้อง
  • construction
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    /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
    the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc.
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    การก่อสร้าง
  • lighting
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    /ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
    the arrangement of lights used in a room, house, theatre, etc.
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    การจัดแสง
  • ventilation
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    /ˌven.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
    the movement of fresh air around a closed space, or the system that does this
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    การระบายลม
  • urban planning
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    /ˌɜː.bən ˈplæn.ɪŋ/
    the process of planning how towns and cities are built in order to make them pleasant and easy to live in
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    การวางผังเมือง
  • project
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    /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/
    a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose
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    โครงการ
  • computer-aided design
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    /kəmˌpjuː.tə.eɪ.dɪd dɪˈzaɪn/
    the use of computers to design objects
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    การออกแบบโดยใช้คอมพิวเตอร์ช่วย
  • interior
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    /ɪnˈtɪə.ri.ər/
    the inside part of something
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    ภายใน
  • exterior
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    /ɪkˈstɪə.ri.ər/
    the outside part of something or someone
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    ภายนอก
  • innovation
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    /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
    the creating and use of new ideas or methods
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    นวัตกรรม
  • architecture
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    /ˈɑː.kɪ.tek.tʃər/
    the art and practice of designing and making buildings
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    สถาปัตยกรรม
  • form
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    /fɔːm/
    the shape or appearance of something
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    รูปทรง
  • function
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    /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
    the way in which something works or operates
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    หน้าที่
  • space
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    /speɪs/
    an empty area that is available to be used
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    พื้นที่ว่าง
  • scale
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    /skeɪl/
    the relation between the real size of something and its size on a map, model or diagram
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    อัตรา
  • proportion
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    /prəˈpɔː.ʃən/
    the relationships between different parts of a building, both individually and in relation to the whole structure
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    สัดส่วน
  • symmetry
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    /ˈsɪm.ə.tri/
    the quality of having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is attractive, or similarity of shape or contents
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    ความสมมาตร
  • asymmetry
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    /eɪˈsɪm.ə.tri/
    the state of two halves, sides or parts that are not exactly the same in shape or size
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    อสมมาตร
  • balance
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    /ˈbæl.əns/
    the arrangement of elements to create a visually stable and harmonious composition
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    ความสมดุล
  • rhythm
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    /ˈrɪð.əm/
    the repeated and ordered presentation of elements like lines, shapes, colours and forms, creating a sense of movement and organisation within a space
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    จังหวะ
  • axis
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    /ˈæk.sɪs/
    a straight line with respect to which a body or figure is symmetrical
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    แกนกลาง
  • design
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    /dɪˈzaɪn/
    to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or buildings
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    ออกแบบ
  • section
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    /ˈsek.ʃən/
    a drawing or model that shows the structure of something by cutting part of it away
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    รูปตัด
  • elevation
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    /ˌel.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
    the front or side of a building as shown on a drawing
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    รูปด้าน
  • volume
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    /ˈvɒl.juːm/
    the amount of space that is contained within an object or solid shape
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    ปริมาตร
  • context
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    /ˈkɒn.tekst/
    the surrounding environment and conditions that influence the design and placement of a building
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    สภาพแวดล้อม
  • orientation
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    /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
    the way a building is positioned on a site, considering factors like the sun's path, prevailing winds and the building's intended function
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    ทิศอาคาร
  • threshold
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    /ˈθreʃ.həʊld/
    the floor of an entrance to a building or room
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    ทางเข้า
  • circulation
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    /ˌsɜː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
    the paths and systems that allow people to move through a building and its surrounding environment
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    เส้นทางสัญจร
  • enclosure
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    /ɪnˈkləʊ.ʒər/
    an area surrounded by a fence or other structure in order to be kept separate from other areas
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    การปิดล้อม
  • materiality
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    /məˌtɪəriˈæləti/
    the intentional and strategic use of materials to create a building that not only functions but also evokes specific emotions, aesthetics and sensory experiences
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    การเลือกใช้วัสดุในการออกแบบเพื่อสื่อสารอารมณ์ แนวคิด หรือบริบทของโครงการ
  • texture
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    /ˈteks.tʃər/
    the quality of something that can be decided by touch, for example whether it is rough or smooth, or soft or hard
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    พื้นผิว
  • grid
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    /ɡrɪd/
    a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares
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    ตาราง, กริด
  • dimension
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    /ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən/
    a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length or width
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    มิติ, ขนาด
  • aesthetic
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    /esˈθet.ɪk/
    relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty
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    ที่เกี่ยวกับความงาม
  • structure
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    /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
    the fundamental framework and physical components of a building or construction that provide support and stability
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    โครงสร้าง
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