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4 +1 | attic vs. parapet |
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4 +1 | Dachbrüstung vs. Brüstung |
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3 | balustrade |
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balustrade Explanation: I think whilst parapet is the correct term for Attika, the Bruestung is a different construction i.e. a balustrade as shown in the Wikipedia link, i.e. a construction stopping falls from balconies/windows etc. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attika_(Architektur) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Br%C3%BCstung |
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attic vs. parapet Explanation: Attika (Arch) / attic, roof parapet (Dachbrüstungsmauer an klassischen Gebäuden) Brüstung / balustrade (Balkon, Treppe, Brücke), parapet (wall) (aus Stein), breast, breastwork (in Brusthöhe), rail, railing, side rail, wall top, flash (Dach) (Gelbrich, Fachwörterbuch Architektur und Bauwesen) Da es im Kontekt um Wärmeisolierungen geht, die Brüstungen deshalb wohl kaum wie bei einer Balustrade durchbrochen sein können, würde ich hierfür „parapet“ wählen. Attika (aus griechisch attikos ‚attisch‘) bezeichnet in der Architektur eine über dem Kranzgesims befindliche Aufmauerung oder eine Abschlusswand zur Verdeckung des Daches.[1 : In der klassischen Baukunst ist die Höhe der Attika in der Regel rund ein Drittel der darunterliegenden Architekturordnung. Heute wird auch von einer Attika gesprochen, wenn diese lediglich 30 bis 50 cm über die oberste Geschossdecke ragt. In der heutigen Zeit wird die Attika auch als Sicherheitselement verwendet. Insbesondere im Hallenbau mit Flachdach werden Brandschutzwände mit einer Attika versehen, um im Falle eines Feuers ein Überschlagen der Flammen auf das Dach zu verhindern. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attika_(Architektur) In classical architecture, the term attic refers to a story or low wall above the cornice of a classical façade. This usage originated in the 17th century from the use of Attica style pilasters as adornments on the top story's façade. The decoration of the topmost part of a building was particularly important in ancient Greek architecture and this came to be seen as typifying the Attica style. By the 18th century this meaning had been transferred to the space behind the wall of the highest story (i.e., directly under the roof), producing the modern meaning of the word "attic". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attic_style Als Brüstung (auch Parapet) bezeichnet man 1. Eine Absturzsicherung an Brücken, Emporen, Terrassen, Balkonen usw. Im Gegensatz zum leichten und meist durchbrochenen Geländer und zur Balustrade ist sie eine geschlossene, in der Regel massiv ausgeführte Wandscheibe. Siehe auch 2. Brustwehr, die im Burgen- und Festungsbau in erster Linie als Schutz gegen angreifende Feinde diente. Siehe auch • Brustwehr, die im Burgen- und Festungsbau in erster Linie als Schutz gegen angreifende Feinde diente. • Geländer • Handlauf https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brüstung A parapet is a barrier which is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. Where extending above a roof, it may simply be the portion of an exterior wall that continues above the line of the roof surface, or may be a continuation of a vertical feature beneath the roof such as a fire wall or party wall.[1] Parapets were originally used to defend buildings from military attack, but today they are primarily used as guard rails and to prevent the spread of fires. The word comes ultimately from the Italian parapetto (parare = to cover/defend and petto = breast). The German term Brustwehr has the same significance. Building parapets Parapets may be plain, embattled, perforated or panelled, which are not mutually exclusive terms. • Plain parapets are upward extensions of the wall, sometimes with a coping at the top and corbel below. • Embattled parapets may be panelled, but are pierced, if not purely as stylistic device, for the discharge of defensive projectiles. • Perforated parapets are pierced in various designs such as circles, trefoils, or quatrefoils. • Panelled parapets are ornamented by a series of panels, either oblong or square, and more or less enriched, but not perforated. These are common in the Decorated and Perpendicular periods. Parapet roofs Parapets surrounding roofs are common in London. This dates from the Building Act of 1707 which banned projecting wooden eaves in the cities of Westminster and London as a fire risk. Instead an 18-inch brick parapet was required, with the roof set behind. Fire wall parapets Many firewalls are required to have a parapet, a portion of the wall extending above the roof. The parapet is required to be as fire resistant as the lower wall, and extend a distance prescribed by building code. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parapet Die Begriffe werden fast synonym verwendet. Man kann aber festhalten, dass eine Brüstung in der Regel höher als eine Attika ist. Schließlich steckt in „Brüstung“ das Wort Brust(höhe). |
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Dachbrüstung vs. Brüstung Explanation: Attika = Dachbrüstung/ Brüstung = parapet Brüstungsmauer = parapet wall laut Wörterbuch für Architektur, Hochbau und Baustoffe (Bauverlag) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 days20 hrs (2015-08-21 13:24:23 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Vielen Dank für die Vergabe der Punkte! |
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