Glossary

access Point of entering or exiting a building or space.

axis A line that is a reference for organization. It can divide a plan, map, or building.

axonometric A plan or map that has been projected to a threedimensional drawing.

bricollage The creation of a drawing or other creative work from a range of different experiences and processes.

CAD (computer-aided design) The use of various types of software to create images of buildings, spaces, and places. Techniques can involve two-dimensional images or threedimensional visualizations.

CBD (central business district) The commercial and usually geographical core of the city.

central city The central city, or core city, is the municipality in an urban or metropolitan area that emerged historically ...

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