Architecture and Environmental Terms

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Landmark

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A famous or easily recognizable building or place.

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Construction

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The process of building something, such as a structure.

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Foundation

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The base on which a building stands; the underlying support.

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Stabilize

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To make something steady or secure.

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Restoration

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The act of repairing or returning something to its original condition.

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Counterweights

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Heavy objects used to balance or offset another weight.

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Romanesque

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A style of medieval European architecture with rounded arches and thick walls.

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Intricate

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Very detailed or complicated in design.

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Resilience

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The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

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Ingenuity

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Cleverness or creativity in solving problems.