Building structure

ArchiXML uses an universal building structure that applies to any kind of architecture, independent of cultural and temporal characteristics. The basic elements can be found in any part of the world and all epochs, in solid and timber-frame construction, in medieval functional buildings as well as in contemporary expressionistic architecture. The particular elements and their relationships are part of the ArchiXML language, so only the appearance (form and material) need to be described to create a specific model.

 

Building:

• Consists of one or more building modules, e.g. building wings or annex buildings.
• Conjoint roof landscape

 

Building module:

• Footprint
• Facades
• Roof shape
• Roof surface
• Gables
• Floors
• Window axes

 

Facade elements:

• Window
• Door
• Balcony
• Gallery
• Loggia
• Mezzanine floor

 

Roof elements:

• Attic window
• Dormer
• Spire light
• Balcony
• Chimney

 

Vertical segmentation:

• Pilaster or pilaster strip
• Corner ashlar
• Abutment
• Flying buttress
• Columns and semi columns

 

Horizontal segmentation:

• Cornice
• Fascia
• Frieze
• Console

 

Gable:

• Gable-end
• Corbie-gable
• Stepped gables
• Tracery gable
• Voluted gable

 

Fassade:

• Balusters
• Parapet
• Railing
• Frontispiece
• Dutch gables