Definitions starting with l

• LEED certification A consultant that helps to ensure that a building project will achieve LEED certification.
• labeling Objects or places which identify or call attention to something in the immediate vicinity.
• labor union office Administrative space designated for use by a workers' union.
• lacrosse A field suitable for lacrosse, with a netted goal at each end.
• laminate Flooring made of particleboard or reconstituted wood sheets held together or sealed with laminating material.
• lamp store Retail space specializing in appliances for illuminating spaces.
• land cost The price asked or paid for the raw land belonging to a property at any time.
• land form An outdoor site which is built as a distinct object, yet is not regarded as a structure.
• land parcel A single contiguous piece of land which is bought, sold, or owned as a unit.
• land-line phone transmission A major hub for transmission or relay of wired telephone signals.
• landfill A large area formed by piling up waste material.
• landing lights A site or object displaying guide lights for landing aircraft.
• landmark status Legal protection of a built object for its public value.
• landscape architect A company which designs the arrangement of plants and decorative elements in or around a structure.
• landscape building A contractor which plants and builds the landscape in or around a building.
• landscape maintenance Companies contracted to maintain the existing landscape around or in a structure.
• landscaped area An outdoor site where ornamental plantings or natural features are arranged in a controlled environment.
• language school Classroom space at a facility specializing in language lessons.
• lantern A building summit formed by a decorative housing for a light source.
• large mammal exhibit A zoo habitat for housing and displaying large mammals, such as elephants, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, etc.
• laser tag A site designated for games where opponents shoot each other with infrared ray guns in simulated combat.
• laser therapy A medical clinic specializing in the use of lasers for treatment or diagnosis.
• last name The family name of an individual, used as part of his or her name.
• last tower crane dismantling begins The last tower crane used in the construction of a structure begins to be dismantled.
• last window installed The last window on the surface of a structure is fixed in its designed place.
• latex Flooring using a thick coating of latex, a polymer similar to rubber.
• latin american fast food A fast food restaurant specializing in Latin American cuisine, where food is ordered and picked up at a counter.
• latitude The distance of any point north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
• laundromat A site for cleaning and drying clothes with machines.
• laundry area A common area with washing and drying machines, open to all tenants.
• laundry in unit Clothes washing facilities are available in each individual suite or unit.
• law and taxes Companies, firms, and entities which provide legal and tax-related services.
• law firm A provider of legal advice and representation.
• law office Office space used exclusively by one or more law firms or small practices.
• law school Classroom space for higher education in the study of law and jurisprudence.
• lead mine A site where naturally occurring lead ore is extracted from the earth.
• leaning overhang distance The length of ground overhung by a leaning structure, perpendicular to its perimeter at the base.
• lease A contract giving usage rights to a property for a limited time.
• lease runtime The scheduled contractual extent of a lease contract specified by the owner.
• leased housing Homes which are rented out or otherwise provided on a limited-duration basis.
• leasing company A company in charge of leasing a property to non-owning users.
• lebanese restaurant A restaurant specializing in Lebanese cuisine.
• led lighting Electroluminescent room lighting using light-emitting diodes.
• legal entity identifier A 20-character identifier for persons or other entities that engage in financial transactions.
• legal form The legal form of a company is the form it takes in the eyes of the law governing it.
• legislation Government headquarters buildings where laws are made at any level.
• leisure Places used for enjoying free time.
• length Measurements of horizontal, diagonal, or travel distances between two defined extreme points.
• length of display windows The cumulative length of windows used to display merchandise.
• level The hierarchical position of a listed company entry.
• level ground A main entrance is flush with the ground level outside.
• liberal arts college Classroom or study space at an institution which offers strictly undergraduate degrees in liberal arts.
• library A collective storehouse and reading area for books.
• lifecycle Fields which describe the past, present, and future of an object.
• lifecycle event A significant event in the life cycle of a structure.
• lifeguard station A place near a body of water designated for safety surveillance by trained lifeguards.
• light court A space surrounded by a building which is open to the sky and has no accessible space at the bottom.
• lighthouse A structure designed to mark a coastline with a highly visible navigation light.
• lighting consultant A company which designs and directs the arrangement of lighting fixtures in or on a structure.
• lighting control system An automatic system which optimizes lighting usage throughout a building or structure.
• lighting installation A contractor which installs lighting fixtures on a building-wide basis.
• lighting manufacturer A company which manufactures the lighting equipment in a built object.
• lighting power density The amount of electricity used to light a space.
• lighting system The basic format of electrical structure or appliance used to illuminate the interior of a building.
• lightning protection Special rods and pathways to channel lightning and protect a structure from a strike.
• lightning protection fabricator A manufacturer of lightning rods or lightning protection systems.
• lime A bright shade of light green; one of the three additive primary colors.
• limestone An evenly colored rock formed from calcium deposits.
• limestone Flooring made from blocks or sheets of natural limestone.
• limestone quarry A site where sedimentary calcium rock is extracted from the earth in large blocks or sheets.
• linear numbering House numbering which proceeds up a street in one direction without alternating between sides.
• linear structure A long, narrow elevated structure of potentially indefinite length.
• linoleum Flooring made of tiles or sheets of linoleum, a rubbery mixture of organic and mineral substances on a fibrous backing.
• liquid storage tank A liquid storage tank is a container used for holding liquids.
• liquor store A shop specializing in alcoholic beverages.
• listing type The general terms of availability specified in a property listing.
• load-bearing wall foundation A foundation in which the slurry wall or a vertical slab provides major load-bearing structural support.
• loan office A retail branch specializing in offering loans to customers, without additional banking services.
• lobby height The maximum floor-to-ceiling height in a building's lobby.
• lobby renovation begins Major physical changes in a building's lobby are begun.
• lobby renovation ends Major physical changes in a building's lobby are completed.
• local bus terminal A major station or end point for multiple local bus routes.
• local courthouse A court of law operated by a municipality, township, or other local government.
• local landmark protection An object accorded official recognition and protection by its municipal government.
• location number A number or alphanumeric string which indicates the precise location of an object.
• lock A gated channel enabling ships to transition between two levels or sections of water.
• locksmith A business site where skilled tradespeople provide goods and/or services concerning locks and keys.
• lodging Space used for temporary living quarters.
• logistics center A site or terminal for holding goods briefly within the distribution cycle.
• logs A facade composed of round logs joined in parallel formation.
• long-distance bus terminal A terminal or major station for long-distance intercity bus routes.
• longeing A training area for horses where they perform tasks on a circular path while tied to a trainer in the center.
• longitude The distance of any point east or west of the Greenwich line, measured in degrees.
• loose fill Insulation consisting of disconnected pieces or bagged material which is stuffed or fitted into walls.
• lot area The total area of the land plot that a built object sits on.
• louvered A window which is divided into multiple panes which swing open on parallel hinges.
• low building Any regular enclosed building which is divided into fewer than 10 regular floors.
• low-rise building An enclosed structure which is divided into fewer than 10 regular occupiable levels.
• lowest floor depth The vertical distance between base level and the lowest usable floorplate of a structure or module.
• luggage store A shop specializing in suitcases, carrying bags, and other luggage.
• lutheran church A house of worship in the Lutheran faith.

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