Famous Buildings
This famous tower in Italy is known for its unintended tilt.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
This gray powder is the key ingredient in concrete.
Cement
This type of drawing shows a bird’s-eye view looking down at the layout of a floor.
Floor Plan
This part of a building holds it up and transfers the weight to the ground.
Foundation
Turning old materials into new products is called this.
Recycling
The ancient amphitheater located in Rome famous for gladiator battles.
Colosseum
This soft metal is commonly used for electrical wiring in homes.
Copper
This type of drawing shows the front or side of a building.
Elevation
This flat surface forms the upper covering of a building and protects it from weather.
Roof
Solar panels turn this into electricity.
Sunlight
The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum made of white marble, is located in this country.
This material, often pink or yellow, is used between walls to reduce heat transfer.
Insulation
This drawing shows a vertical slice through a building to reveal its internal structure.
Section
This horizontal component between floors provides support and creates walkable surfaces.
Floor
Insulation helps keep this in and out of a building.
Heat
This U.S. landmark is a giant white marble memorial dedicated to a president, known for its four seated statues.
Lincoln Memorial
This natural material, often from pine or fir trees, is widely used in framing houses.
Lumber
This traditional name refers to a detailed technical drawing that architects and builders use to guide construction.
Blueprint
This part of the building separates indoor spaces and can be either load-bearing or non-load-bearing.
Wall
Collecting and reusing this reduces water waste in homes and buildings.
Rainwater
The Parthenon in Athens was built to honor this Greek goddess.
Athena
This natural stone, known for its durability and use in monuments, is quarried from Carrara, Italy.
Marble
This process involves creating precise technical drawings used by architects and engineers to design buildings and structures.
Drafting
This part allows movement between different floor levels and may be made of wood, concrete, or steel.
Staircase
This is a building material made from fast-growing grass that’s a sustainable alternative to wood.
Bamboo