1. Architectural Studies Tyler Wells, 2011 E-G

2. Eaves The overhanging lower edges of a roof. The overhanging lower edges of a roof. Architectural Studies E-G

3. Egg and dart An ornamental motif fro enriching an ovolo or echinus, consisting of a closely set, alternating series of oval and pointed forms. An ornamental motif fro enriching an ovolo or echinus, consisting of a closely set, alternating series of oval and pointed forms. Architectural Studies E-G

4. Ell A wing at right angles to the length of a building. A wing at right angles to the length of a building. Architectural Studies E-G

5. Engaged column A column built as to be truly or seemingly bonded to the wall before which it stands. A column built as to be truly or seemingly bonded to the wall before which it stands. Architectural Studies E-G

6. Engawa An extension of the floor on one or more sides of a Japanese-style house, usually facing a garden and serving as a passageway or sitting place. An extension of the floor on one or more sides of a Japanese-style house, usually facing a garden and serving as a passageway or sitting place. Architectural Studies E-G

7. Entasis A slight convexity given to a column to correct an optical illusion of concavity if the sides were straight. A slight convexity given to a column to correct an optical illusion of concavity if the sides were straight. Architectural Studies E-G

8. Exposed aggregate finish A decorative finish produced by sandblasting, etching with an acid, or scrubbing a concrete surface to remove the outer layer of cement paste and expose the aggregate. A decorative finish produced by sandblasting, etching with an acid, or scrubbing a concrete surface to remove the outer layer of cement paste and expose the aggregate. Architectural Studies E-G

9. Eyebrow A low dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curving continuation of the main roof plane. A low dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curving continuation of the main roof plane. Architectural Studies E-G

10. Facade The front of a building or any of its sides facing a public way or space, especially one distinguished by its architectural treatment. The front of a building or any of its sides facing a public way or space, especially one distinguished by its architectural treatment. Architectural Studies E-G

11. Fenestration The design, proportioning, and disposition of windows and other exterior openings of a building. The design, proportioning, and disposition of windows and other exterior openings of a building. Architectural Studies E-G

12. Finial A relatively small, usually foliated ornament terminating the peak of a spire or pinnacle. A relatively small, usually foliated ornament terminating the peak of a spire or pinnacle. Architectural Studies E-G

13. Fixed light window A window or sash of a window that does not open for ventilation. Also called fixed sash. A window or sash of a window that does not open for ventilation. Also called fixed sash. Architectural Studies E-G

14. Fleur-de-lis A stylized three-petaled iris flower tied by an encircling band, used as the heraldic bearing of the royal family of France. A stylized three-petaled iris flower tied by an encircling band, used as the heraldic bearing of the royal family of France. Architectural Studies E-G

15. Fluted columns A decorative motif consisting of a series of long, rounded, parallel grooves, as on the shaft of a classical column. A decorative motif consisting of a series of long, rounded, parallel grooves, as on the shaft of a classical column. Architectural Studies E-G

16. Flying buttress An inclined bar of masonry carried on a segmental arch and transmitting an outward and downward thrust from a roof or vault to a solid buttress. An inclined bar of masonry carried on a segmental arch and transmitting an outward and downward thrust from a roof or vault to a solid buttress. Architectural Studies E-G

17. Folly A whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece, lend interest to a view, or commemorate a person or event. A whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece, lend interest to a view, or commemorate a person or event. Architectural Studies E-G

18. Fresco The art or technique of painting on a freshly spread, moist plaster surface with pigments ground up in water or a limewater mixture. Also, a picture or design so painted. The art or technique of painting on a freshly spread, moist plaster surface with pigments ground up in water or a limewater mixture. Also, a picture or design so painted. Architectural Studies E-G

19. Frieze The horizontal part of a classical entablature between the cornice and architrave, often decorated with sculpture in low relief. The horizontal part of a classical entablature between the cornice and architrave, often decorated with sculpture in low relief. Architectural Studies E-G

20. Frigidarium A large cold pool of water in the Roman bath complex, after the Caldarium (hot water) and Tepidarium (warm), meant to close the pores of the skin. A large cold pool of water in the Roman bath complex, after the Caldarium (hot water) and Tepidarium (warm), meant to close the pores of the skin. Architectural Studies E-G

21. Gable dormer A dormer with a gable roof. A dormer with a gable roof. Architectural Studies E-G

22. Gable roof A roof sloping downward in two parts from a central ridge, so as to form a gable at each end. A roof sloping downward in two parts from a central ridge, so as to form a gable at each end. Architectural Studies E-G

23. Gambrel roof A ridged roof divided on each side into a shallower slope above a steeper one. Resembles the roof of a barn. A ridged roof divided on each side into a shallower slope above a steeper one. Resembles the roof of a barn. Architectural Studies E-G

24. Gazebo A freestanding roofed structure, usually open on the sides, affording and rest in a garden or park. A freestanding roofed structure, usually open on the sides, affording and rest in a garden or park. Architectural Studies E-G

25. Groin vault A compound vault formed by the perpendicular intersection of two vaults, forming arched diagonal arrises called groins. Also called a cross vault. A compound vault formed by the perpendicular intersection of two vaults, forming arched diagonal arrises called groins. Also called a cross vault. Architectural Studies E-G

26. Grotesque A decorative style characterized by the fantastic shaping and combing of incongruous human and animal forms with foliage or similar figures, often distorting the natural into caricature or absurdity. A decorative style characterized by the fantastic shaping and combing of incongruous human and animal forms with foliage or similar figures, often distorting the natural into caricature or absurdity. Architectural Studies E-G