(pronounced zhah-BOH)
In the world of fashion, this oh-so-French word refers to a ruffle of lace or fabric attached down the center front of a blouse or garment. (Think 18th Century men about town.) In
(pronounced jam)
Not be mistaken with what most Westerners enjoy spreading on their breakfast toast, this jamb (note the silent “b” on the end) has a variety of meanings in the design world:
1.
(pronounced JEH-teh-sehn)
Though this word originally meant to lighten a craft’s (air or sea) load by sacrificing cargo during a period of distress, you can also use it simply to mean
(pronounced zhvwah-deh-VEEV-reh)
A French phrase that literally translates into “joy of living.” English speakers use it to describe one’s enthusiasm and ebullience in their experience of life.
Example: The aspiring designer relished her new
(pronounced JOYN-er-ee)
When you “join” something, you bring two or more things together and form them into a cohesive single unit. In the design biz, to “join” something usually refers to putting pieces of wood
(pronounced joynt kahm-POWND)
Also known as drywall compound, as well as the more slangish “mud,” joint compound is a water-soluble, gypsum binder material designed as a filler for drywall that seals joints between panels
(pronounced joyst)
Composed of either steel, wood or concrete, a joist is a horizontal supporting member that, along with other joists, runs from beam-to-beam, wall-to-wall, or beam-to-wall in order to support a floor, ceiling, or
(pronounced JUHNK-shuhn bahks)
An electrical term that any A&D professional should know. Though it doesn’t have to be rectangular, it’s a container that is used for electrical connections. Whether in the wall, under a
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