definition
strict definition
open-air structure
A building or shelter where most of the interior space is not fully enclosed.
An open-air structure is a shelter or multi-story building which is by and large not enclosed, yet is designed for human occupancy and usage.
The space is intended for people to occupy and use despite the lack of full enclosure. A shelter can provide some protection without surrounding most of its interior with walls.
Multiple levels do not make an unenclosed form a regular enclosed tall building. The degree of enclosure is separate from the number of levels.
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More specific definitions
7 sub-definitions-
aviary
An open-air mesh or cage structure that confines birds while allowing them room for relatively free flight. -
gazebo
An ornamental open-air shelter, usually in a park or garden, with sides that do not fully enclose the interior. -
outdoor station
Any combination of platforms, stairs, shelters, and other elements forming an open-air transit station. -
outdoor theater
A permanent open-air performance venue with a stage and an accompanying area for an audience. -
parking deck
An unenclosed parking structure with multiple levels connected by ramps or continuously sloped parking floors. -
pavilion
An open-air shelter consisting of a roof and supports with at least one open side. -
platform
A flat structure with clearly defined edges, usually raised above its surroundings and used for activities on its surface.
Related definitions
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amusement ride
A non-portable structure which moves riders along a determined course for amusement or thrills. -
bulk storage structure
A fixed enclosure for bulk liquid, gas, or particulate commodities, generally without routine human access. -
infrastructure
A distinct structure which forms an integral part of a large public functional network. -
machine structure
Structures which operate as machines or as integral parts of mechanized processes. -
monument
Decorative or symbolic structures which generally have some referential meaning for the local place or population. -
tower
A predominantly vertical structure with little space for inhabitation, even where part of it has a building-like form.