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Bhatia, B.E.\u003Cbr>2026\u003Cbr>PDH Online • PDH Central\u003Cbr>9820 Bucklow Hill Dr\u003Cbr>Orlando, FL 32832-7126\u003Cbr>[info@PDHonline.com](info@PDHonline.com)\u003Cbr>[PDHonline.com](PDHonline.com)\u003Cbr>[PDHonline.org](PDHonline.org)\u003Cbr>An Approved Continuing Education Provider |\n\nDefinitions of Terms Commonly Used in Architecture and Interior Design  \nCourse Content  \nARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN TERMINOLOGY  \n\n| Terms | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| AAMA | Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer’s Association. |\n| Abode | A dwelling place, home |\n| Above-Grade | The portion of a building that is above ground level. |\n| Abstract or Title | A summary of all deeds, wills, and legal actions to show ownership of a piece of real estate. |\n| Abutment | 1) Part of a structure which supports the end of a span or accepts the thrust of an arch; often supports and retains the approach embankment. The aircraft hangars require this kind of strengthening to hold up the large roofs wide enough for airplane wings; 2) A solid piece of masonry used to support a projecting part of a structure, for example, the supports that connect a bridge with a river bank. |\n| A/C (Alternating Current) Circuit | The flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides greater flexibility in voltage selection and simplicity of equipment design. |\n| ACCA | Air conditioning Contractors of America-a leading HVAC/R Association-[http://www.acca.org/](http://www.acca.org/) |\n| Accelerator | Any material added to stucco, plaster or mortar which speeds up the natural set. |\n| Access Floor | A platform structure typically consisting of 0.6 m x 0.6 m (2 ft x 2 ft) concrete-filled steel floor panels supported on pedestals 0.2 to 0.46 m (8\" to 18\") above the concrete structural floor slab. Each panel can be independently removed for easy access to the under floor plenum created below and can include openings for electrical outlets, grilles or any other floor accessory in its thickness. In most office installations, carpet tiles are laid on top to provide a finished floor surface. Raised floor systems provide maximum flexibility and significantly lower costs associated with reconfiguring building services. |\n| Access Panel | A small metal or wood door flush with a wall or ceiling surface which provides a closure over a valve or other operable device which is recessed into the wall or located above a ceiling. The access door may be keyed and lockable. |\n| Acceptable Indoor Air Quality | 1) Indoor air that does not contain harmful concentrations of contaminants; 2) Air with which at least 80% of building occupants do not express dissatisfaction. |\n| ACGIH | American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. |\n| Acoustic | 1) The science of sound; 2) Material used to reduce the volume of noise within a room or prevent the passage of sound through a wall. |\n| Acoustical Tile | A ceiling or wall tile finishing material with an inherent property to absorb sound; usually made of mineral, fiber or insulated materials. |\n| Acre | A unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards, or 43,560 square feet. |\n| Acrylic Paint | Paint composed of acrylic resins, thinned with water. |\n| Addendum | Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the bidding documents, including Drawings and Specifications, by additions, deletions, |\n\n\n| Terms | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | clarifications or corrections. Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Construction Contract is executed. (Plural-\"Addenda\" . ) |\n| Adhesion | The property of a coating or sealant to bond to the surface to which it is applied. |\n| Adhesive | A sticky substance to bond one material to another. 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