Design and Architectural Terms Glossary - A
Definitions for Alkali, Alkali Resistant, Almery, Altar, Amenity Lighting, Amphitheater, Anaglypta, Andirons, Angle rafter, Annulet, Anta and Analogous Color Scheme
Alkali:
Opposite to acid. Includes soda, potash, ammonia etc. Produces caustic or corrosive solutions, which neutralize acids.
Alkali Resistant:
Paint used on new plaster, which is durable in contact with lime.
Almery:
A cupboard, when beside the altar to contain the sacred vessels.
Altar: An elevated table or slab.
Amenity Lighting:
This is the overall lighting not used for specific work. It is the overall or background lighting.
Amphitheater:
A round or oval theatre with tiers of seats
Anaglypta:
(wallcovering) this is a very heavily embossed type of duplex paper. (From the Greek Ana Relief Glypta Cameo). It must be painted after being hung and is used on walls as well as ceiling. It is not recommended for use in service areas.














