Across
- 2. (2 words) A vertical structural element that supports floors and transfers weight to the columns
- 6. (2 words) The process of planning and designing the use of land in an urban area
- 8. The science of controlling sound within a building
- 12. A large, horizontal structural element that distributes weight to the foundation
- 13. (2 words) A type of exterior wall that does not support any weight
- 14. (2 words) A type of engineering that deals with the strength and stability of structures
- 16. A building that is very tall and has many floors
- 17. (Acronym) A type of software used by architects to create and visualise building designs
- 18. (2 words) Regulations that dictate the minimum safety requirements for a building
- 19. (2 words) The practice of designing buildings that are environmentally friendly
- 20. (2 words) The outer shell of a building, including walls, windows, and doors
- 22. The measurement from the ground to the top of a building
- 23. (2 words) A type of column that supports the weight of a building
- 24. The temporary structure used to mould concrete during construction
Down
- 1. (2 words) The force exerted on a building by wind
- 3. (3 words) The design of a building to withstand earthquakes
- 4. This material is used in the foundation of most skyscrapers
- 5. (Acronym) The type of systems that deal with heating, cooling, and plumbing in a building
- 7. (2 words) The process of designing the layout and look of a building
- 9. A deep structural element that anchors a building to the ground
- 10. A thin, non-structural outer covering of a building
- 11. This material is used to reinforce concrete and improve its strength
- 15. A material commonly used for windows and curtain walls
- 21. A device used to move people and goods vertically within a building