architectural humor 

Humor that focuses explicitly on engineering (not architectural) downfalls, particularly the failure to adequately develop sound structural foundations. Furthermore, this body of humor focuses particularly on the poor education, living standards, and general hygiene that have led to the training of under-qualified and inexperienced engineers who, in turn have been unable to execute sound excavation practices.

Will: Haha, look at that stupid pink building, it sure does suck
Dan: Wow Will, do you just use architectural humor?
Will: Yes Dan.....Yes I did

architectural humor by Sue Do-Nym February 4, 2010

architectural masturbation 

When a design professional produces a design that incites a "gasm," resulting in the enthusiastic exclamation of "Ah..." or a simliar sound.

Sergio practiced architectural masturbation when he designed a Gothic Cathedral and excalimed: "Mon-a-mii!!!"

architectural masturbation by B.R.K.D January 1, 2008

architectural engineer 

Architectural Engineers make buildings stand up and people comfortable in their environment. They can specialize in structural or in systems. Arch E's pretty much rock.

without architectural engineers your office would fall down

architectural engineer by the 7 dwarfs June 2, 2007

architectural masturbation 

the act of formal, visual, verbal or written self gratification (or any combination of the aforementioned) during the process of, or upon 'completion' of designing a building which is commonly post-rationalized to veil a total lack of spatial, theoretical, functional, and conceptual rigour

Architectural Masturbation is exemplified by schools and practices such as Southern California Institute of Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, Frank Gehry, many studios at the Architectural Association and UCL Bartlett, Coop Himmelblau, all among countless other kindred spirits, next-generation torch bearers and even sloppier imitators of which one notable example is Randall Stout Architects.

architectural masturbation by cbot07 September 25, 2013

Architectural Technologist

One who makes an architects' sketches a reality. This involves incorporating the following:
Structural elements so the building stands up;
Services so that the building caters for the end user;
Compliance with Building Standards with respect to fire escape, disabled access and a thousand other considerations;
Finishes that keep the weather out and are actually suited to the local environment.

They are generally fluent in CAD, and are miracle workers.

The Architectural Technologist acts as interpreter between architect and contractor, and understands their respective roles better than they do themselves.

Architectural Technologist by Al Macmillan May 3, 2007

Architectural Digest 

an American monthly magazine founded in 1920. Its principal subjects are interior design and landscaping, rather than pure external architecture.

Architectural Digest is aimed at an affluent and style-conscious readership, and is subtitled "The International Design Authority.

Architectural Digest by SPrice1980 May 7, 2023

Architectural Digest 

an American monthly magazine founded in 1920.

Architectural Digest also hosts a popular online video series entitled Open Door that gives an in-depth look at the unique homes of various prominent celebrities and public figures.

Architectural Digest by SPrice1980 May 7, 2023