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Design DictionaryAtrium
Let there be natural light with an atrium, a home feature that has existed since ancient times
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This sheltering overhang keeps out the sun and rain, plus it provides a powerful punctuation mark for an entryway
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An axis is a conceptual or real line in architecture that helps define the placement of other design elements
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These decorative boards grace the ends of peaked gable roofs and cover the rafter ends
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This simple wood adornment serves as a protector where walls meet floors
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This horizontal piece of wood or steel gives support to a home's architecture
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The gentle outward curves of this design and architecture technique give wood pieces and home exteriors a rounded look
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