Definitions starting with i

• ISO code An identifier assigned to any object by the International Organization for Standardization.
• IT consultant A company which plans or designs a structure's information technology infrastructure.
• ice A load-bearing frame composed of solidly frozen water or packed snow.
• ice A flooring or ground surface composed of hard and usually flat ice.
• ice cream parlor A full service restaurant specializing in ice cream or other frozen desserts.
• ice cream shop A stand or eatery where ice cream or ice cream confections are sold at a counter.
• ice hockey One or more rinks for ice hockey with goals at both ends and an ice surface.
• ice skating Space for the practice or performance of figure skating or racing on ice skates.
• identification Fields which point to an object and distinguish it from others or from its context.
• identifier An internal or external reference key unique to each structure or other entity.
• illuminated logo An internally lit sign or graphic placed on the facade for high visibility.
• illumination An object, place, or site whose function is to cast light on the surrounding area or some particular object nearby.
• illustration A drawing of an object, either by hand or machine or computer.
• image A multicolor surface which is largely filled by one or more representational pictures.
• image category Photographs, drawings, and graphics used to represent objects.
• immigration control A place where government officers screen persons entering a country.
• immigration office A government office which administers immigrant affairs.
• immunology Clinical space devoted to treatment of the immune system.
• in ruins Demolition or destruction has ended, but part of the structure remains.
• in-situ sculpture An ornamental or commemorative carving out of rock naturally existing on the site.
• inactive A company which has ceased to operate.
• incandescent wall lamps Lights using electrically heated filaments which are mounted on the wall.
• incarnation A temporal phase in a structure's existence, delineated by major changes in the structure.
• inclined autowalk rise The difference in step level between the lowest and highest points on an inclined autowalk.
• inclined elevator An elevator whose track deviates perceptibly from a straight vertical line.
• indian food take-out A place without table service where customers order Indian-style food for take-out or delivery.
• indian restaurant A restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine.
• indigo Dark purple with a strong bluish component.
• individual A single person acting in the role of a company with respect to a structure or complex.
• individual contests A venue for athletic games which involves direct competition between individual players.
• individually-owned housing Housing which is occupied by the owner or leased out by individual unit owners.
• indonesian restaurant A restaurant specializing in Indonesian cuisine.
• indoor air pressure The difference in air pressure between an enclosed building space and the surrounding space.
• indoor arena A fully enclosed stadium whose roof cannot be retracted.
• indoor cranes Machines inside a structure which use a boom and hoist to lift heavy objects.
• indoor football An indoor field for American football, smaller than the 100-yard outdoor field.
• indoor fountain A decorative moving water feature inside a building.
• indoor metro entrance A direct internal connection to a subway or other rapid transit station.
• indoor observation floor A public indoor observation room on a high floor.
• indoor skydiving A place where the experience of freefall is simulated indoors.
• indoor soccer A walled field for football (soccer), usually indoors, with goals at both ends.
• indoor sports General space for unspecified or multiple indoor athletic contests.
• indoor window shades Interior screens or blinds which cover windows, not including curtains.
• industrial material Facade materials manufactured by combining or processing other materials.
• industrial plant A large enclosed building for industrial use whose form is more complex than a low-rise building.
• industry Space used for manufacturing, assembling, or producing goods.
• infant clothing store Retail space specializing in clothing for babies or toddlers.
• infectious disease care A clinic or medical office specializing in treatment of diseases caused by bacteria and viruses.
• information technology Companies which build devices, create software, and provide services in computer and related information technology industries.
• infrastructure A distinct structure which forms an integral part of a large public functional network.
• infrastructure Structures and spaces which serve basic civil functions as part of extensive built networks.
• inland waterway A navigable water route through a land mass, using canals, rivers, etc.
• inline hockey One or more rinks for hockey played on inline roller skates, with goals at both ends.
• inpatient clinic A facility providing medically supervised housing for long-term or recovering patients.
• input date The automatically recorded time when any data value is recorded in the database.
• insect exhibit A zoo habitat for housing and displaying insects.
• institutional office Working space for organizations in non-commercial fields.
• insulation material Forms and substances used as thermal insulators in building walls, roofs, and facades.
• insulation position The position of thermal insulation materials with respect to the structural perimeter walls or framework of a building.
• insurance A company involved in the financial protection and risk management industry.
• insurance agent A company which sells insurance policies to building owners.
• insurance branch An insurance company which operates any retail or service branch for customer interactions.
• insurance branch A retail outlet selling and dispensing the insurance-related services.
• insurance company A company which provides risk management and financial protection services.
• interdenominational church A house of worship open to liturgical use by any Christian denomination.
• interior cleaning Companies which specialize in cleaning interior building spaces.
• interior designer The designer of interior spaces throughout a structure.
• interior fit-out A contractor which constructs the rooms inside a building.
• interior insulation Thermal insulation installed on the inward-facing side of the structural walls or framework, usually directly behind the inner wall.
• interior ministry A central executive office of a government department of internal affairs, especially policing, security, and immigration.
• interior underground depth The total depth below base level of interior space within a structure, including spaces below the lowest floor.
• interior wall thickness The median distance between the two opposite finished sides of a wall dividing the interior of a building.
• interlaced alternating stairway Two alternating stairways threaded together.
• interlaced angular helix stairway Multiple stairways threaded together in a rectangular helix.
• interlaced helix stairway Multiple stairways curving around the same central axis.
• intermediate school Classroom space for students between elementary and college or university level.
• internal safety rooms Special rooms reserved for occupants to gather in in the event of an attack or disaster.
• internal transport system manufacturer A company which produces transport systems other than elevators and conventional means for use within or between structures.
• internal transport systems Mechanized systems which convey persons and objects within a structure.
• internal wall manufacturer A manufacturer of drywall or other constructed partitions inside a building.
• internal zone Module types defined as interior divisions within a structure.
• international courthouse A court of law with international jurisdiction, usually legitimized by treaties between countries.
• international style High modernism of the 1950s-1970s, characterized by simple forms and spacious interiors.
• interpersonal connection A defined relationship between two users or individuals.
• interrupted Construction has stopped, and the structure remains incomplete.
• investment advisor A financial specialist who advises on investing in real estate.
• investor A company or individual which provides capital for a development project with the expectation of earning interest.
• involvement zone A section of a building defined by the activity of a company with regard to it.
• ionic column A classically styled column with scrolled flares at the 4 corners of the capital.
• iron A roof-supporting framework made of iron.
• iron A load-bearing frame composed of unalloyed iron, usually in the form of joined beams.
• iron A staircase frame built of iron beams or other iron supports.
• iron mine A site where naturally occurring iron ore is extracted from the earth.
• iron sheeting Roofing made of large sheets or slats of iron.
• irregular A floor plan whose shape does not approximate any other available category.
• irregular roof Roofs which do not approximate any other defined roof type.
• islamic Architecture of the Middle East typified by multiple minarets, slightly pointed domes, and elaborate geometric or calligraphic decoration.
• islamic affiliation Directly connected with the Islamic faith or operated by an organization belonging to it.
• italian restaurant A restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine.
• italianate Architecture based on features of Italian Renaissance villas, with rectangular forms, projecting cornices, and decorative borders.

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