- package station An automated self-serve facility for shipping and receiving packages.
- packaging facility Industrial space where goods are placed in packages for further distribution.
- paddleboat rental A place where boats powered by foot pedals can be rented.
- pagoda A Buddhist or Taoist tower built as a monument or a house of worship.
- paint store Retail space specializing in paints, varnishes, and other surface coatings.
- paintball A location designated for simulated combat in which players shoot each other with globs of paint or gelatin.
- painting contractor A company which paints the exterior or interior common areas of a structure.
- palace A building of exceptional grandeur which was built as an aristocratic residence.
- pallet racking A shelving area where objects are placed on uniform-sized platforms that can be lifted by forklift trucks.
- pancake restaurant A restaurant specializing in pancakes and other breakfast foods.
- panda exhibit A zoo habitat for housing and displaying small giant pandas.
- panel insulation Insulation in the form of slabs, panels or stiff sheets.
- panels A facade formed by many independent bordering sheets mounted onto the framework.
- panoramic elevators Elevators with glass walls which provide views from inside.
- paper mill A facility for processing raw tree products into wood pulp or finished paper.
- paper storage Space for bulk storage of raw paper, cardboard, or similar paper products.
- parallel-ridged roof A roof with multiple non-intersecting ridgelines.
- parallelogram A floor plan with 4 sides in 2 parallel pairs which do not meet in right angles.
- parapet A building summit formed by a perimeter wall around the roof.
- parcel distribution center A place for collection and distribution of shipped packages between the sender and receiver.
- parish church A church which serves a designated parish community and where certain ceremonies or sacraments may be performed.
- park A grassy or naturalistic area for recreation and repose in an urban or small town setting.
- parking Places for leaving vehicles or other movable objects when not in use.
- parking admission A booth, office, or other facility which sells or regulates admissions to parking places.
- parking deck An open-air parking structure with stacked floors connected by ramps.
- parking guidance system A variable message system which directs drivers to available parking spots.
- parking lot A paved area with slots for temporary storage of road vehicles.
- parking management The operator of parking services on a site or in a structure.
- parking system manufacturer A company that builds mechanical systems to hold cars densely or efficiently in a parking location.
- parquet Flooring made of wood pieces arranged in a geometric or mosaic pattern.
- part of a landmark district An object which is not landmarked itself, but is a contributing member of a larger protected district.
- partial renovation begins Intensive renovation work affecting at least 10% of a structure's space begins.
- partial renovation ends Intensive renovation work affecting at least 10% of a structure's space is completed.
- particle accelerator A large-scale collider which propels subatomic particles in a high-energy beam for research in physics.
- partition zone A section of a building divided internally from other sections by continuous partitions cutting through all levels.
- partly built then destroyed Demolished or otherwise destroyed after construction began but before completion.
- partly open roof A roof which does not cover the whole upper level, leaving an area enclosed by walls but open to the sky.
- passenger elevator capacity The maximum number of persons that one passenger elevator can transport together safely.
- passenger elevator load (max) The maximum weight which a passenger elevator can safely carry, expressed in kilograms or pounds.
- passenger elevator(s) Elevators are available for the vertical transportation of tenants or regular users of the structure.
- passenger port terminal A site where passengers regularly board and alight from large ships.
- passenger traffic per year The number of persons entering or passing through a transportation node as passengers in its primary connected routes.
- passive heating Heat is absorbed from the environment and retained through special insulating properties.
- pasture A distinct area of grasses or herbaceous plants kept open for grazing by animals.
- paternoster Vertical lifts attached to a continuously moving loop.
- paternoster manufacturer A manufacturer of continuously moving vertical transportation loops.
- pathway A route or link for traffic within a transportation network.
- pathways Guided routes for any sort of transportation.
- paved area A land area consisting of an artificial or constructed surface.
- pavilion An open-air shelter consisting of a roof and supports with at least one open side.
- paving block manufacturer A manufacturer of bricks, blocks, or stones used in outdoor paving.
- pawnshop A store which buys and sells miscellaneous goods of value, or holds goods temporarily as collateral for secured loans to clients.
- peach A very light shade of orange, between orange and white.
- peak attendance at one time The highest number of persons who have ever used or visited a place at one time in history.
- peak electric demand The maximum number of Kilowatts consumed by an object at one time.
- peak staff population The highest number of persons employed inside a structure at any one time.
- pear A very light shade of greenish yellow.
- pedestrian emergency exit A point of egress from a structure available only for emergencies.
- pedestrian main entrance A primary point of entry into a main usage zone of a structure.
- pedestrian side entrance A secondary entry point into a structure, or a portal into a side usage zone.
- pediatrics Clinical space for medical care dealing specifically with infants, children, and adolescents.
- pediment A peaked gable on top of a set of columns or pilasters.
- pedway connection An internal link to a network of buildings connected by public passageways.
- pellet stove An interior heating system using a stove which burns compact pellets of biomass or compressed wood.
- pendulum ride A thrill ride which swings or twirls passengers at a great height.
- pension A small, home-like hotel, usually owned or run by a family.
- pension fund A collective investment fund created to provide retirement income.
- pentagon A roughly even 5-sided floor plan.
- pentecostal church A house of worship in the Pentecostal faith.
- perfume store A shop specializing in the sale of fragrant sprays and liquids for the body.
- perimeter form The outline shape of a horizontal cross section at the majority of a building's floor levels.
- perlite loose fill Grains of volcanic glass used as thermal insulation.
- persian restaurant A restaurant specializing in Persian cuisine.
- personal memorial A site or object dedicated to the memory of a person as an expression of love or caring.
- personal observation Direct experience of data by the person entering it.
- persons Statistics on the number of human beings involved with any structure or object.
- peruvian restaurant A restaurant specializing in Peruvian cuisine.
- pesäpallo A field constructed for pesäpallo, with bases and an outfield.
- pet boarding A place where pets are cared for temporarily when their normal caretakers are away.
- pet care Facilities offering any types of services catering to pets and domestic animals.
- pet grooming A location specializing in hygienic and cosmetic care of domestic animals.
- pet store A store which sells animals as pets.
- pet supply store A shop specializing in food, toys, and/or accessories for pets.
- petroleum storage Space for bulk storage of raw petroleum.
- pets allowed Any common or reasonable type of domestic animal may enter or be kept on the premises.
- petting zoo An animal exhibit where visitors are invited to pet and handle the animals.
- pharmacy A place which dispenses and sells prescription drugs and special medications.
- pharmacy school Classroom space for higher education in pharmacology and drug science.
- phenolic foam An inert and non-toxic polymer spray foam which is mixed with air for thermal insulation.
- phenolic rigid panels Hard insulating panels made from phenol-formaldehyde, a synthetic polymer.
- phone number The primary telephone number used to contact a person or entity.
- phone switching center A place designated for equipment and personnel which directs telephone signals between senders and receivers.
- phosphate mine A site where naturally occurring phosphate minerals are extracted from the earth.
- photo at night An exterior photo taken when the sky is dark enough that interior lights are visible from outside.
- photo of a model A photograph of a model which depicts the object concerned with.
- photo of construction A photograph showing an object during the process of its original assembly.
- photo of demolition A photograph showing an object during the process of its disassembly, damage, or destruction.
- photo of exterior A photograph giving a wide impression of the outside of an object.
- photo of exterior detail A photograph showing a small area of an object's exterior.
- photo of interior A photograph showing the interior of an object.
- photo of renovation A photograph showing the work being performed on an object to alter it after its completion.
- photo of surroundings A photograph depicting anything immediately outside of the object referred to by the image.
- photocopy center A retail space providing machines and services for printing and copying.
- photograph A mechanical reproduction of an object taken with a camera.
- photographic studio A place where professional photographers take composed photographs and/or develop and print photographic film.
- photovoltaic panels Panels installed on or by a structure which harness solar power and convert it to electricity.
- photovoltaics installation A company which installs solar cells on a building's roof, facade, or grounds.
- photovoltaics manufacturer A company which manufactures solar power cells used on a structure.
- physical alteration An event associated with physical changes in an object, especially improvements and reconfigurations.
- physical therapy Clinical space for treatments that improve the ability of patients to move around.
- picnic A site designated for casual outdoor eating, with the food brought in by the people eating it.
- picture A medium to large fixed window that fills its opening.
- picture frame store A shop specializing in frames for paintings, posters, photographs, and other wall hangings.
- pier A pathway or platform built over a body of water to provide access to the water or objects in it.
- pilates A place designated for pilates exercises, usually with a trainer or in a group.
- pile foundation A foundation consisting of vertical supports which are hammered into the ground.
- pilgrimage site A place that is widely or formally recognized as a destination for devotional travelers.
- pink A light shade of red, about halfway between red and white.
- pinpoint location The most central balancing point within a boundary or footprint outline; normally its geometric barycenter.
- pipe organ A musical instrument played on a keyboard which drives pressurized air through large metal pipes.
- pipeline An elevated line of connected pipes forming a conduit for long-distance transport of liquid or gas.
- pistachio A slightly grayish shade of green.
- pizza take-out A place where pizza can be purchased for take-out, with no restaurant-style table service available.
- pizzeria A restaurant whose primary or featured offering is pizza.
- plan submitted for approval Plans for a structure are first submitted to the government for approval.
- planetarium An astronomical museum with a domed auditorium for sky shows.
- planned Construction is expected to start in the future.
- planned lifetime The length of time that an object is designed to last, as of the end of the design phase.
- planning consultant A firm which provides expertise in guiding a construction project through the planning process.
- planning event Events associated with the planning, design, and development of a built object.
- plant nursery A controlled growing environment for potted or transplantable plants.
- plant oil storage Space for bulk storage of raw plant oils.
- plastered coating A facade covered by a layer of protective or decorative material other than paint, which is applied in wet form.
- plastic Facades made of any type of synthetic polymers.
- plastic flooring Flooring materials composed of molded chemical substances, either as sheets or tiles.
- plastic storage Space for bulk storage of raw plastics.
- platform A flat structure with distinct edges.
- platform lift A platform raised and lowered mechanically to transport persons and cargo between different levels.
- platinum An extremely light gray, about halfway between silver and white.
- platinum mine A site where naturally occurring platinum ore is extracted from the earth.
- play area Sites designated for free play or interpersonal games.
- playground A special area for children to play on equipment designed for their enjoyment.
- playground An outdoor area with a collection of fixed equipment for children to play on.
- playroom An indoor area for children to play in, which is shared by tenants or users of a building.
- playsite A distinct outdoor area constructed for a recreational purpose with one or many minor supporting structures.
- plaza A large paved open space on the property which is open to the public.
- plaza A large or medium-sized paved area for pedestrians in an urban setting.
- plug load power density The amount of electricity consumed by appliances per unit of floor area.
- plugged-in appliances Electric lighting without fixed installations, relying on movable lights plugged into sockets.
- plumbing contractor The company which builds a structure's plumbing network.
- plumbing engineering A company which designs mechanical systems which handle water flow in a structure.
- podiatry Clinical space where doctors treat or advise patients for conditions of the feet.
- podium A distinct base section, either spread out at the foot of a building or holding entirely different internal areas.
- podium roof height The elevation above base level at the point where a tower rises distinctly from a much wider and lower enclosure.
- points The official score given in a particular bestowal of any recognition.
- points of entry Entrances or interfaces between a place and the outside world.
- pole A narrow freestanding tower built as a single continuous vertical element.
- pole manufacturer A manufacturer of single-beam masts, either freestanding or attached to another structure.
- police academy A center for training police officers in the skills and practices of their jobs.
- police headquarters The administrative offices of a municipal or governmental police department.
- police station A base used for law enforcement activities by a public police force.
- policy Rules or regulations which apply to the usage of a structure.
- polish restaurant A restaurant specializing in Polish cuisine.
- polo A field used for playing polo, with teams riding on horses or other animals.
- polyester Flooring made with a thick coating of polyester, a common polymer plastic.
- polyethylene foam Foam insulation made from common plastic.
- polyisocyanurate foam Insulating foam made from polyisocyanurate, a plastic similar to polyurethane.
- polyisocyanurate rigid panels Hard insulating panels made from polyisocyanurate, a plastic similar to polyurethane.
- polystyrene rigid panels Hard insulating panels made from extruded polystyrene.
- polyurethane Flooring coated with a thick poured layer of polyurethane resin.
- polyurethane foam Insulating foam made from polyurethane and sprayed onto a surface or into a cavity.
- polyurethane rigid panels Hard insulating panels made from polyurethane, a common plastic with exceptionally high insulation properties.
- popcorn shop A stand or eatery specializing in popcorn.
- population The number of persons with primary residence in an area at a particular time.
- porch An elevated outdoor platform with living space, projecting from a building and connected to the ground by a short stairway.
- portable construction An object built with the intentional possibility of relocation to different sites.
- porte-cochere A covered pavilion over a driveway adjoining a building entrance.
- portuguese restaurant A restaurant specializing in Portuguese cuisine.
- post office A node where shipping and delivery services are provided to users by a governmental mail system.
- postal code The official locator number used by the national postal service for any address.
- postmodern Architecture after 1970 which plays creatively with ornamentation or massing derived retroactively from historical styles.
- powder An extremely light shade of blue, closer to white than blue.
- powder coating manufacturer A manufacturer of powder-based facade finishes.
- power consumption The number of kilowatts (kW) normally used by an object when fully operating.
- power distribution A site used in the distribution of electric power between its points of generation and use.
- power generation Sites where any kind of raw energy is generated by harnessing available sources.
- power generator manufacturer The manufacturer of standard electrical generators used in a completed structure.
- power output The number of kilowatts (kW) normally generated by an object when fully operating.
- prairie school Architecture influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, with natural materials and broad horizontal lines.
- pre-furnished units Some units are available that come with furniture so that tenants do not need to bring their own.
- pre-school A school-like facility which acculturates very young children before they enter kindergarten.
- precast concrete A load-bearing staircase frame built of concrete that was formed and dried away from the building site.
- precast concrete A roof-supporting framework made of precast concrete.
- precast concrete A load-bearing frame built out of concrete plates and beams which arrive on the site already formed and dried.
- prefabricated A construction method in which a structure is assembled quickly from large components manufactured off-site.
- presbyterian church A house of worship in the Presbyterian faith.
- preserved site Places open to the public as historical or architectural examples.
- pressure Measurements of absolute or relative pressure in gases, fluids, or solids.
- pressurized stairwells Interior stairways with an air pressure higher than the surroundings for fire safety.
- preventive medicine Clinical space or doctor's offices with a focus on preventing diseases and ailments.
- primary e-mail contact The most relevant e-mail address for inquiries about a structure or property.
- primary lot number A number or string of characters identifying a land parcel.
- primary school Classroom space for students between kindergarten and intermediate level.
- primary telephone contact The most relevant telephone number for inquiries about a structure or property.
- primary use The basic activity intended for at least 10% of any defined space.
- primate exhibit A zoo space for housing and public viewing of monkeys, apes, lemurs, or other primates.
- printing plant A site for mechanized printing of mass materials on paper, such as newspapers, magazines, and books.
- prison A place where persons convicted of crimes are incarcerated.
- privacy barrier A barrier used to prevent outsiders from looking in.
- private aircraft hangar Enclosed space for storage and/or maintenance of privately owned aircraft used for personal flights.
- private database A collection of data which is maintained and issued by a non-governmental entity.
- private homes Housing spaces where the occupier lives independently with a high level of privacy.
- private hospital A general-care hospital operated by a non-governmental and non-educational organization.
- private library A library which is not run by a school or a government.
- private parking Places for leaving private vehicles, which are not available to the general public.
- private social club A members-only social club for persons of good standing in a particular geographic area or field of endeavor.
- processing plant Industrial space where items or materials are altered, packaged, or mixed but not manufactured.
- product display tower A structure designed for prominently displaying merchandise.
- product repair Industrial facilities for performing repairs of various products.
- product testing Facilities where inventions, new technologies, and manufactured products are tested.
- professional school Classroom space for college-level or postgraduate institutions with a specific professional focus.
- professional website A third party internet site published by a person or organization with professional knowledge of the data.
- progressive stairway Stairs which continue from one floor to another without turning.
- project announced The first public or recorded announcement of a designed structure's realization occurs.
- project canceled Plans for a structure are abandoned or are no longer proclaimed publicly.
- project management A developer's agent who coordinates the activities of construction contractors and design teams.
- projecting wall A building summit formed by a slab rising above the rest of the structure.
- propane storage Space for bulk storage of raw propane.
- property award A laudatory recognition given to a property for its success in meeting the needs of its users.
- property listing A notice of availability for a certain property, either by sale, lease, sub-lease, or time-share.
- property management The party responsible for the operations and tenant services in a structure.
- property tax The amount of money levied by the government on a property per year.
- proposed Possibility of construction has been announced, and is awaiting approval by local authorities.
- proposed arena A planned and not existing enclosed area designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events.
- prosecutor's office Offices for government lawyers who press charges and accusations against a defendant in court.
- psychiatric hospital A place for long-term care of the mentally ill.
- psychiatric medicine Clinical space where doctors treat mental and behavioral ailments through medical interventions.
- psychotherapy A clinic or office where patients are guided out of psychological disturbances by a professional therapist.
- public amenity A feature of a structure which benefits the public at large, and does not only serve its own tenants.
- public area renovation begins Major physical changes to various parts of the public areas of a building's interior space begin.
- public area renovation ends Major physical changes to various parts of the public areas of a building's interior space are completed.
- public authority A governmental body with executive or legislative powers.
- public bath A communal place for bathing and relaxing in tanks or tubs of water.
- public hearing Any major public meeting is convened to discuss a planned structure.
- public housing Housing space provided and leased by a government for social benefit.
- public indoor passageway An enclosed public pedestrian right of way through a building at ground level.
- public library A government-run library which is either open to the public as of right, or which serves the public as a repository.
- public parking A parking area which is open to the public (often for a fee).
- public parking Sites for leaving or storing personal motor vehicles, which are open to any user.
- public relations agency A firm specializing in publicity and image enhancement.
- puce A mixture of gray and red; a dark dull shade of pink.
- pulmonology Clinical space where doctors treat or advise patients for conditions of the lungs or respiratory tract.
- pulp storage Space for bulk storage of raw wood pulp, usually for use in making paper.
- pump manufacturer A manufacturer of equipment used to create pressure in a building's plumbing system.
- purple Medium purple, a secondary color halfway between red and blue.
- purple Colors with a purplish hue, ranging from light lavender to very dark violet or indigo.
- pyramid A solid masonry construction with 3 or 4 smooth sides joined at the top in a point.
- pyramid A symmetrical roof with 3 or 4 sloping sides which meet in a point.