Definitions starting with e

• early modern A transition between art moderne and standard modernism, often with traces of neoclassical features.
• earth retention A barrier which holds earth, sand, or rock in place by stabilizing it or blocking it from the other side.
• earth station A site for sending and receiving signals between the earth and objects in outer space.
• eastern orthodox church A house of worship in any Eastern Orthodox faith.
• eating disorder treatment Clinical space where medical or therapeutic care is offered to patients with behavioral eating disorders.
• ecologic research A facility devoted to studies about communities of living organisms and their environments.
• ecosystem-themed zoo exhibit A zoo habitat which re-creates an ecosystem to housing and display the animals belonging to it.
• education Organizations and entities which operate educational institutions.
• education Classroom space for students receiving instruction from teachers.
• educational library A library which belongs to a school or university.
• eggplant A dark, dull brownish shade of purple.
• egyptian Architecture of Pharaonic Egypt with massive stone construction and highly formal arrangements.
• egyptian restaurant A restaurant specializing in Egyptian cuisine.
• egyptian revival Architecture of the 19th and early 20th centuries that uses ancient Egyptian forms and ornament.
• electric car charger A station where drivers can recharge the batteries of electricity-powered automobiles.
• electric car charging station A site specializing in recharging of electricity-powered road vehicles.
• electric coils in floor Heating is generated by passing electric current through heating coils embedded in the floors.
• electric convectors Non-radiant electric heaters which create air flows through heat differences.
• electrical connections A manufacturer of electrical outlets, switches, and connecting equipment used in a structure.
• electrical contractor A company which installs electric wires, switches, and systems in a structure.
• electrical engineering A company which designs the electrical systems in a structure.
• electrical substation A site where electrical voltage is transformed in the process of transmission or distribution.
• electronic information display Electronic signage for displaying relevant information to persons in the area.
• electronics factory A manufacturing facility for electronic goods, including microfabrication and finished product assembly.
• electronics research A facility devoted to studies in electronic technology.
• electronics store A retail outlet specializing in electronic goods or offering a large variety of electronics.
• elevation A diagram showing a vertical outline or cross-section of an object.
• elevation Positions of objects or reference points above or below sea level.
• elevation above nearest water level The base elevation measured from above the nearest open body of water.
• elevator consultant A company providing expertise in elevator technology and planning.
• elevator destination control A programmed system that increases elevator efficiency by allowing passengers to choose their locations before boarding.
• elevator engineering A company which calculates the requirements for elevators in a structure.
• elevator finishing A company which constructs elevator interiors.
• elevator info screens Screens inside elevator cabs which display news, entertainment, or advertising.
• elevator inspection A government-sanctioned inspection of the elevators in a structure.
• elevator installation A contractor which installs the elevators in a building.
• elevator maintenance Companies contracted to maintain and repair the elevators in a structure.
• elevator manufacturer A manufacturer of elevator cabs, controls, and lifting systems used in a structure.
• elevator operator Human operators working in one or more elevators in a structure.
• elevator replacement begins Removal of at least one elevator begins in preparation for its replacement.
• elevator replacement ends The process of installing new elevators is completed, and the new elevators are operational.
• elevator speed (max) The highest speed attainable by a structure's fastest elevator.
• elevator testing Space where vertical transportation systems are tested for functionality and durability.
• elevator testing tower A structure built to test the performance of one or more elevators over an extensive height.
• elevator travel length (max) The maximum distance traveled by an elevator in the structure's longest shaft.
• elevator type The mechanical classification of vertical transport systems by the type of lift mechanism.
• elevator zone A section of a building served by a particular bank or stage of elevators.
• ellipse A rounded floor plan which is narrower on one axis than another.
• email Conveyance of data or information through email or electronic messaging of any kind.
• email address The primary general point-of-contact e-mail used by a company.
• embankment dam A water barrier composed of loose material held together by an outer shell.
• embassy The main diplomatic facility for any country within a host country.
• emblem Objects or places which symbolize something of importance.
• emblem A building summit formed by a meaningful symbol used as an architectural adornment.
• emergency call center A place that receives emergency telephone calls and relays them to the appropriate responders.
• emergency exits At least one supplementary exit doorway is available for use in emergencies.
• emigration control A place where government officers screen persons leaving a country.
• employee A connection between a person and the individual or company who employs that person.
• employees only No persons are allowed on the premises except employees or managers of the occupying entity.
• employment agency An office which connects people with jobs or with temporary employment.
• employment bureau A government office providing or administering services to job seekers or the unemployed.
• end date The time value when any data ceases to be valid in reality.
• endocrinology Clinical space where doctors treat or advise patients for conditions related to the glandular system and hormonal production.
• energy Amounts of energy consumed, produced, or transported within defined boundaries.
• energy consultant A company which provides expertise on energy-efficient design for a structure.
• engineering Firms, companies, and entities which perform services applying mathematics and science to practical endeavors.
• engineering association An organization to promote common causes among various enrolled engineering firms.
• engineering award A laudatory recognition given for excellence in engineering.
• engineering company A company involved in an unspecified engineering role with regard to a structure.
• engineering research A facility devoted to studies in engineering and applied sciences.
• engineering school Classroom space for higher education leading to professional degrees in engineering.
• english garden A garden designed as an idealized naturalistic landscape.
• entrance A point of entry or exit into or out of a structure.
• entrance approach The basic form in which a pedestrian main entrance of a building is reached from outside.
• entrance canopy A permanent covering extending from the facade to shelter the entrance area.
• entrance fee The costs for a member of the public to enter an accessible usage zone.
• entrance fee (adult) The costs for an adult to enter a place.
• entrance fee (child) The costs for a child or very young person to enter a place.
• entrance fee (disabled) The costs for a disabled person to enter a place.
• entrance fee (group discount) The reduced cost charged to an individual in a large group entering a place.
• entrance fee (member) The costs for a person to enter a place when he or she has a membership in that place.
• entrance fee (pet) The costs for a pet or domestic animal to enter a place.
• entrance fee (senior) The costs for a person of retirement age to enter a place.
• entrance fee (student) The cost for a registered student to enter a place.
• environmental consultant A company which provides expertise in factors affecting the living quality in a building.
• environmental upgrade begins Commencement of a project to improve the energy efficiency of a structure.
• environmental upgrade ends Completion of a project to improve the energy efficiency of a structure.
• epoxy Flooring made of poured epoxy, a chemical combination of resin and hardener.
• eps masonry unit A load-bearing frame composed of blocks of expanded polystyrene.
• equestrianism A course or ground for recreational or competitive horse riding.
• equipment storage Storage space devoted to tools, machinery, and similar items.
• escalator angle The angle at which an escalator deviates from a horizontal line.
• escalator installation A contractor which installs the escalators in a building.
• escalator length (max) The longest continual diagonal escalator length in a structure.
• escalator maintenance Companies contracted to maintain and repair the escalators in a structure.
• escalator manufacturer A manufacturer of escalators used in a structure.
• escalator replacement begins Removal of at least one escalator begins in preparation for its replacement.
• escalator replacement ends The process of installing new escalators is completed, and the new escalators are operational.
• escalator ride time (max) The ride time from beginning to end of the longest escalator in a structure.
• escalator speed (max) The maximum diagonal speed for any escalator in a defined area.
• escalator step width The lateral distance across a step on an escalator.
• escalator vertical rise The difference in height between steps at the two ends of an escalator.
• ethanol storage Space for bulk storage of grain alcohol.
• ethiopian restaurant A restaurant specializing in Ethiopian cuisine.
• european restaurant A restaurant specializing in a cuisine of any country or region in Europe.
• event date The time value of any data which is treated as a point in time rather than a range.
• event hosting Places dedicated to the hosting of parties and ceremonial events.
• excavated area A distinct hole or negative space formed by digging, drilling, or cutting into the earth.
• excavation begins Earth moving and removal begins in preparation for and in service of construction.
• excavation company A company which digs a hole or moves earth at a construction site.
• exercise Places designated for noncompetitive fitness activities.
• exercise facility An area for tenants with exercise and fitness equipment.
• exhibition A place used primarily for demonstration and exhibit of products for purposes of promotion.
• existing The structure is standing in its final intended form.
• explosive engineering A company which calculates the force and placement of explosive charges in a structure's demolition.
• explosives clearance A company that clears any explosive material from a construction site in preparation for building.
• exposed cross-bracing Diagonal structural bracing at the perimeter of a building which is visible or visibly expressed on the facade.
• exposed machinery Mechanical equipment affixed to the top of a structure.
• expressionist Architecture rooted in early 20th century Germany with bold simple forms and effusions of angular or organic lines.
• extended care A place where patients receive extended and supervised medical care.
• extended education An institution for adult education and professional training.
• exterior cleaning Companies which clean windows and/or building facades.
• exterior insulation Thermal insulation installed on the outward-facing side of the structural walls or framework, usually directly below the facade.
• exterior wall thickness The median distance between the finished interior wall and the facade at a building perimeter.
• external fire escape A fixed external stairway, ladder, or slide providing an escape route from each occupiable floor to ground level.
• external ladder A ladder mounted permanently on the outside of a structure for maintenance and access.
• external loudspeaker An apparatus on a structure or object which amplifies and projects sounds into the surrounding area.
• eyewear store An optician's store or any shop selling glasses or sunglasses.

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