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CAREER PATHS Architecture

Student’s Book
Virginia Evans – Jenny Dooley – Dave Cook, AIA
Career Paths: Architecture is a new educational resource for architectural professionals
who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating
career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that
immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and
writing. Career Paths: Architecture addresses topics including shapes, materials,
modeling, past influences, and modern styles.

The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary
terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and
listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production.

Included Features:
• A variety of realistic reading passages
• Career-specific dialogues
• 45 reading and listening comprehension checks
• Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases
• Guided speaking and writing exercises
• Complete glossary of terms and phrases

The Teacher’s Guide contains a full answer key and audio scripts.

The audio CDs contain all recorded material.

ISBN 978-1-4715-1623-8
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Book

Virginia Evans
Jenny Dooley
Dave Cook, AIA
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Scope and Sequence

Unit Topic Reading context Vocabulary Function

1 Types of Advertisement airport, building, high-rise, hospital, office building, Accepting a
Structures parking structure, residence, school, skyscraper, compliment
structure, warehouse
2 Parts of a Flyer attic, basement, bathroom, bedroom, closet, door, Describing a
Building 1 garage, kitchen, laundry room, living room change

3 Parts of a Memo conference room, elevator, entrance, fire escape, Confirming

Building 2 floor, hallway, lobby, office, stairwell, vestibule, information
window
4 Shapes 1 Webpage arch, circle, corner, diamond, oval, polygon, Asking for an
rectangle, side, square, triangle opinion

5 Shapes 2 Textbook chapter 3D, cone, cube, cuboid, cylinder, dome, face, Giving an
pyramid, sphere, surface example

6 Describing Journal article angular, asymmetrical, bend, climb, curvy, flat, round, Asking for more
Shapes and sharp, straight, symmetrical information
Structures
7 Describing Email grade, hilly, landscape, level, open, rise, slope, steep, Describing
Landscapes terrain, topography, vegetation degree

8 Basic Math Letter average, come to, divide by, equal, hundred, less, Expressing
minus, multiply by, plus, times confusion

9 Measurements 1 Textbook chapter acre, cubic foot, cubic inch, foot, imperial, inch, Asking about
ounce, pound, ton, yard intention

10 Measurements 2 Textbook chapter centimeter, cubic centimeter, cubic meter, gram, Asking for help
hectare, kilogram, liter, meter, metric, tonne

11 Materials 1 Webpage aggregate, brick, cement, concrete, I-beam, iron, Answering the
metal, mortar, rebar, sand, steel, stone phone at work

12 Materials 2 Email drywall, fiberglass, glass, marble, plaster, plastic, Making a

porcelain, rubber, tile, timber selection

13 Describing Journal article brittle, durable, elastic, flexible, hardness, heavy, Asking for an
Materials lightweight, opaque, rigid, transparent opinion

14 Education 1 Webpage angle, calculus, geometry, heat flow, line, physics, Asking about
point, prerequisite, segment, trigonometry purpose

15 Education 2 Webpage accredited, bachelor’s degree, continuing education, Talking about

emphasis, examination, internship, licensed, maintain, opportunities
major in, master’s degree
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Table of Contents

Unit 1 – Types of Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unit 2 – Parts of a Building 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unit 3 – Parts of a Building 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unit 4 – Shapes 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unit 5 – Shapes 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unit 6 – Describing Shapes and Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unit 7 – Describing Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unit 8 – Basic Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unit 9 – Measurements 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unit 10 – Measurements 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Unit 11 – Materials 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Unit 12 – Materials 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Unit 13 – Describing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unit 14 – Education 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Unit 15 – Education 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Book

Virginia Evans
Jenny Dooley
Dave Cook, AIA
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Scope and Sequence

Reading
Unit Topic Vocabulary Function
context
1 Qualities of Job listing artistic, attention to detail, computer savvy, creative, Giving examples
an Architect dedicated, enthusiastic, hardworking, logical, organized,
outside the box, patient, persistent
2 People in Article acoustic engineer, architect, building surveyor, client, Estimating time
Architecture consultant, contractor, electrical engineer, firm,
geotechnical surveyor, land surveyor, landscape architect,
mechanical engineer, self-employed, structural engineer
3 Scale Textbook design, express, fraction, full-size scale, hundredth, one-to- (1:), Admitting
chapter percent, proportion, ratio, scale system, space, to scale confusion
4 Sketches Webpage abstract, analytical sketch, component, conceptual Offering
sketch, draw, in detail, observational sketch, pen, pencil, constructive
preliminary, rough, sketch criticism
5 Perspective Guide constructed perspective, converge, horizon, horizontal plane, Identifying
line of view, perspective, sketch perspective, two-point differences
perspective, vanishing point, vertical plane, viewpoint
6 Orientation Email face, heat gain, natural light, orientation, placement, position, Asking for
prevailing wind, rise, set, shadow, site, solar heat gain clarification
7 Concept Advertisement brief, concept, develop, discuss, factor, function, goal, Asking for more
idea, impression, interview, purpose, specification, take detail
into consideration, vision
8 Site Survey Email access, adjacent, climate, existing, figure ground study, Expressing a
and Analysis historical tracing, locality, mapping, measure, serial vision, concern
site analysis, site survey, temperature
9 Design Memo apply, building occupancy classification, building permit, Giving good news
Factors code, easement, floor-area-ratio, frontage, impervious
surface, law, ordinance, regulation, septic analysis,
setback, zoning
10 Design Pamphlet design, drainage, exterior, form, heating, interior, Introducing oneself
Elements landscaping, layout, lighting, materiality, route, ventilation on the phone
11 Detail Letter appliance, budget, cabinet, cost estimate, detail Asking for advice
Development development, determine, finalize, floor plan, furnishing,
HVAC system, insulation, modeling, plumbing fixture
12 Elements of Textbook construction, curtain wall, foundation, framework, Providing
Construction chapter framework construction, load-bearing wall, opening, reassurance
pile-driven foundation, roof, slab-on-grade, solid
construction, structure, support
13 Construction Blog bid, break ground, construction documents, contract, Stating a
Process excavation, finishing, framing, grade, inspection, preference
installation, phase, plumbing, walk-through, wiring
14 Prefabrication Article assemble, element, housing unit, limit, mass produced, Listing pros and
off-site, on-site, option, prefabricated, preformed, quality cons
control, transport, uniform
15 Finished Build sheet cladding, cornice, door schedule, drop ceiling, finish, Confirming
Building frame, interior finishing, partition, remarks, siding, trim, information
window schedule
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Table of Contents

Unit 1 – Qualities of an Architect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unit 2 – People in Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unit 3 – Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unit 4 – Sketches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unit 5 – Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unit 6 – Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unit 7 – Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unit 8 – Site Survey and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unit 9 – Design Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unit 10 – Design Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Unit 11 – Detail Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Unit 12 – Elements of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Unit 13 – Construction Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unit 14 – Prefabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Unit 15 – Finished Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Book

Virginia Evans
Jenny Dooley
Dave Cook, AIA
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Scope and Sequence

Reading
Unit Topic Vocabulary Function
context
1 Design Tools Webpage 45/90 triangle, balsa wood, basswood, bow compass, bumwad, Discussing
and Materials drafting board, drafting vellum, mechanical pencil, parallel bar, necessity
protractor, stencil, T square, tracing paper, triangular scales
2 Models Webpage CAD modeling, concept model, detail model, finished model, Making a
manipulate, model, physical model, representation, revise, rough suggestion
model, surrounding, urban model
3 Drawings 1 Cover axonometric drawing, bird’s-eye view, elevation drawing, façade, full set, Narrowing
letter horizontal cross section, isometric drawing, oblique drawing, orthographic options
projection, overhead, plan, section drawing, vertical cross-section
4 Drawings 2 Magazine accuracy, CAD drawing, convention, deconstruct, detail drawing, Stating
article drafting, exploded view, hand sketch, manual drawing, mechanical preferences
drafting, obsolete, photomontage, reassemble, schematic
5 Blueline Guide action line, break line, center line, dashed, dimension line, leader Advising
Prints 1 line, lettering, line type, line weight, phantom line, primary object,
secondary object, section line, solid
6 Blueline Email cross-reference symbol, cutting-plane line, detail symbol, door Making an
Prints 2 number symbol, elevation datum, elevation mark, graphic symbol, apology
material symbol, section symbol, title block, window letter symbol
7 Presentations: Blog backdrop, caption, communicate, narrative, over time, pitch, potential, Listing
Storyboarding presentation, scene, series, storyboarding, suggest, technique, unfold benefits
8 Presentations: Webpage A1, A3, collection, double-page spread, electronic portfolio, golden Wishing
Portfolios section, ISO, landscape, on screen, portfolio, portrait, projector, someone well
resolution, work
9 Historical Magazine buttress, classical architecture, column, diameter, Egyptian pyramids, Giving an
Architecture article five orders, Gothic, height, lintel, Renaissance, ribbed vault, spacing opinion
10 Modernism Textbook Bauhaus, Brutalism, decoration, efficient, form follows function, Asking for
chapter functionalism, industrial, International Style, machine, Modernism, more detail
monolithic, open plan, sheet glass, stark, transparency, truth to materials
11 Postmodernism Brochure bland, characterize, countermovement, double coding, dual purpose, Correcting a
icon, monumentalism, ornament, Postmodernism, primary, misconception
reactionary, symbolic
12 Contemporary Textbook aesthetic, contemporary, Deconstructivism, distort, dynamic, Politely
Architecture 1 chapter exaggerated, Expressionist Architecture, fluid, illusion, influence, disagreeing
innovative, Novelty Architecture, Sculpturism, unexpected
13 Contemporary Journal Blobitecture, bulge, Critical Regionalism, draw, High-Tech, Listing
Architecture 2 article inspiration, integrate, local, Neoclassical, Neomodern, Organic options
Architecture, resurgence, simplicity, Structural Expressionism
14 Sustainability 1 Journal adobe, cob, cordwood construction, earthbag, ecological footprint, Expressing
article environmental impact, green construction, natural building, rammed doubts
earth, reclaimed lumber, recycled material, reduce, straw bale,
sustainable, timber frame
15 Sustainability 2 Brochure bottle wall, convection, earth-bermed, energy efficient, gray water, Discussing
heat flow, heat sink, off the grid, passive solar design, photovoltaic benefits
panel, rainwater harvesting system, repurpose, scrap tire, skylight,
thermal mass
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Table of Contents

Unit 1 – Design Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unit 2 – Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unit 3 – Drawings 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unit 4 – Drawings 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unit 5 – Blueline Prints 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unit 6 – Blueline Prints 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unit 7 – Presentations: Storyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unit 8 – Presentations: Portfolios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unit 9 – Historical Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unit 10 – Modernism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Unit 11 – Postmodernism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Unit 12 – Contemporary Architecture 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Unit 13 – Contemporary Architecture 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unit 14 – Sustainability 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Unit 15 – Sustainability 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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1 Types of Structures

Get ready! Reading

●
1 Before you read the passage, ●
2 Read the advertisement. Then,
talk about these questions. mark the following statements
as true (T) or false (F).
1 What are some different
buildings that people live in? skyscraper 1 ___ The advertisement offers
2 What are some different teaching positions to
buildings that people work in? experienced architects.
2 ___ Darren Fischer has experience
designing large buildings.
3 ___ Andrea Palomino primarily
works on residences.

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residence Darren Fischer

airport Darren designed several high-rises
and skyscrapers downtown. His
current project is a warehouse for
Samson Furniture Dealers.
Andrea Palomino
Andrea mostly works on projects for
the city. She is responsible for the new
school and hospital in town. She also
designed a parking structure for city
vehicles. Now, the city wants her to
design the new airport.

hospital

office building

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Vocabulary Speaking
●
3 Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E). ●
8 With a partner, act out the
roles below based on Task 7.
1 ___ school 3 ___ high-rise 5 ___ office building
Then, switch roles.
2 ___ building 4 ___ warehouse
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
A any structure with walls and a roof
You work as ... right?
B a structure with a large, open space inside
I designed the ...
C a structure with many stories
That’s one of the most ...
D a structure where people work
E a structure where people go to learn
Student A: You are a student.
Talk to Student B about:
●
4 Fill in the blanks with the correct words: parking
• his or her experience as an
structure, airport, structure, residence, hospital, skyscraper.
architect
1 The tallest building in a big city is usually a(n) _____________________ . • a project he or she worked on
2 The workers keep their cars in a(n) _____________________ during the day. • what he or she is doing now
3 When people are sick, they go to a(n) _____________________ .
4 A single-family house is an example of a(n) _____________________ . Student B: You are an instructor.
5 The city put up a small _____________________ at the bus stop to Talk to Student A about your
protect people from the rain. experience as an architect.
6 People travel in and out of the _____________________ on planes.
Writing
●
5 Listen and read the advertisement again. What is the
●
9 Use the conversation from
man working on now?
Task 8 to complete the faculty
profile page.
Listening
●
6 Listen to a conversation between a student and an
instructor. Check (✓) the projects that the woman has
worked on.
1 ❏ hospital 3 ❏ skyscraper 5 ❏ office building
2 ❏ warehouse 4 ❏ airport

Bella Valley School of Architecture

●
7 Listen again and complete the conversation.

Student: Ms. Palomino, you work as an 1 ___________ , right?

About the
Instructor: I used to. Before I started teaching.
Student: Did you design any 2 ___________ ___________ ?
Faculty
Instructor: Yes, I did. I designed the Saint William 3 ___________ .
Instructor: _________________________
Student: Really? That’s one of the most 4 ___________ ___________ in town!
Instructor: Well, thank you. You’re 5 ___________ ___________ .
Local Designs: ____________________
Student: Do you still design buildings?
_____________________________________
Instructor: The city consulted me 6 ___________ ___________ ___________ last
year, but now, I mostly teach.
Current Projects: __________________
_____________________________________

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4 Shapes 1
HOME ABOUT US SERVICES CONTACT

Get ready!

Living Portals ●
1 Before you read the passage, talk about
these questions.
1 What are some different shapes with curved
Specialty and edges?
2 What architectural shapes are most commonly
Custom Window Designers found in your country?

Every house needs windows, so why not get creative? Reading

Make your windows special with custom designs from
Living Portals! ●
2 Read the webpage. Then, mark the
following statements as true (T) or false (F).
Most window designs are shaped like squares or
rectangles. Do you prefer something more interesting? 1 ___ Custom shapes like polygons take longer to
We’ll tilt it to the side to make a diamond, or we’ll curve create than other windows.
it into an elegant arch. Do you want something really 2 ___ Circles are more expensive than other
bold? Let us know at least a week in advance and we window shapes.
can create a custom polygon – like a triangle – to fit
3 ___ Triangle-shaped windows are easier to clean
your design needs.
than circle-shaped windows.
And who says that windows must have straight sides?
Check out our selection of circles and ovals. These
smooth, round designs are beautiful and practical. You’ll
Vocabulary
have no more difficult corners to clean and the prices
are the same as for our square windows!
●
3 Read the sentences and choose the correct
words.
1 The window will have four sides that make a
circle / square.
2 If a shape has only three sides, it is a diamond /
triangle.
3 The architect built a(n) arch / side over the
doorway.

corner

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●
4 Place the words from the word bank under the correct Speaking
headings.
●
8 With a partner, act out the
roles below based on Task 7.
Then, switch roles.
side oval corner polygon
diamond rectangle circle USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
Are you interested in ...?
Parts of Shapes with Shapes with I don’t want ...
a shape curved edges straight edges What do you think of ...?
___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Student A: You are a salesperson.
___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Talk to Student B about:
• windows for his or her house
• which shapes he or she likes
●
5 Listen and read the webpage again. How long does
it take to make a custom window?
Student B: You are a customer.
Talk to Student A about windows
Listening for your house.
●
6 Listen to a conversation between a salesperson and
a customer. Choose the correct answers.
Writing
1 What is the conversation mainly about?
A a problem with the woman’s new windows ●
9 Use the conversation from
Task 8 to complete the work
B the cost of installing custom windows
order.
C the man’s experience in window design
D which windows the woman likes best Living Portals

2 What shape will most of the kitchen windows be?

A rectangles C arches Order
for Services
B circles D ovals

●
7 Listen again and complete the conversation. Customer: _________________________

Salesperson: Good to see you again, Ms. Lewis. How did

you like the 1 ___________ ___________ ? Part of house: _____________________
Customer: Your company makes such unusual windows.
Salesperson: Yes, we do. Are you interested in any 2 ___________ Describe shapes and locations of
___________ ?
windows:
Customer: My house already has too many corners. I don’t
want any more 3 ___________ .
_____________________________________
Salesperson: Sure. What 4 ___________ ___________ ___________ of circles? _____________________________________
Customer: That’s pretty bold for the whole kitchen. Maybe just _____________________________________
some 5 ___________ ___________ . _____________________________________
Salesperson: We can certainly do that. Do you want the same
design for all the kitchen windows?
Customer: Mostly. But 6 ___________ ___________ might look nice over
the sink.

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Glossary

representation [N-COUNT-U2] A representation is a picture or model that reproduces something on a smaller scale.
repurpose [V-T-U15] To repurpose something is to use it again after it is no longer needed for its original purpose,
usually for a different purpose.
resolution [N-UNCOUNT-U8] Resolution is the capability of a screen or image to show sharp details.
resurgence [N-COUNT-U13] A resurgence is a reappearance or renewed popularity of something from the past.
revise [V-T-U2] To revise something is to change it in order to make it better.
ribbed vault [N-COUNT-U9] A ribbed vault is a type of arched ceiling support structure that was popular during the
Gothic period.
rough model [N-COUNT-U2] A rough model is a model that is constructed early in the design phase. It shows the
basic components and designs of a building.
scene [N-COUNT-U7] A scene is an image of people and events that is used to tell a story or make an impression.
schematic [ADJ-U4] Something is schematic when it shows the main parts of something, but does not show great detail.
scrap tire [N-COUNT-U15] A scrap tire is a piece of rubber that was once used to cover the wheels on a vehicle.
Sculpturism [N-UNCOUNT-U12] Sculpturism is the architectural technique of creating buildings that resemble or use
works of art.
secondary object [N-COUNT-U5] A secondary object is a detail added to a drawing, such as countertops and
cupboards in a house, that does not affect the integrity of the building.
section drawing [N-COUNT-U3] A section drawing is an orthographic projection that shows a vertical cross section
of a building.
section line [N-COUNT-U5] A section line is a line on a blueline print with long and short dashes that is used to show
a cutaway view of a floor plan.
section symbol [N-COUNT-U6] A section symbol is a symbol that indicates where to find a section drawing that
corresponds to a particular part of a blueline print.
series [N-COUNT-U7] A series is a grouping of things that share the same topic.
sheet glass [N-UNCOUNT-U10] Sheet glass is a large piece of flat glass, commonly used for windows or to make walls.
simplicity [N-UNCOUNT-U13] Simplicity is the quality of being plain.
skylight [N-COUNT-U15] A skylight is a window that is built into a roof so that it allows a lot of light to enter all day.
solid [ADJ-U5] If something is solid, it does not have breaks or interruptions in its form.
spacing [N-UNCOUNT-U9] Spacing is the measurement of distance between parts of something.
stark [ADJ-U10] If something is stark, it is bare, minimal, and lacks decoration.
stencil [N-COUNT-U1] A stencil is a piece of paper, plastic, or metal with shapes cut into it so that a person can draw
them easily.
storyboarding [N-UNCOUNT-U7] Storyboarding is the process of displaying ideas in a visual format that outlines how
something will occur or be accomplished.
straw bale [N-COUNT-U14] A straw bale is a block of dried plant stems that is compressed and bound together, and
is used as a building material.
Structural Expressionism [N-UNCOUNT-U13] Structural Expressionism is a type of architecture that focuses on the
technical and functional components of buildings.
suggest [V-T-U7] To suggest something is to put forward an opinion in order to influence a decision.

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CAREER PATHS Architecture

Student’s Book
Virginia Evans – Jenny Dooley – Dave Cook, AIA
Career Paths: Architecture is a new educational resource for architectural professionals
who want to improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating
career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that
immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking, and
writing. Career Paths: Architecture addresses topics including shapes, materials,
modeling, past influences, and modern styles.

The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary
terms and phrases. Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and
listening skills, and leads students through written and oral production.

Included Features:
• A variety of realistic reading passages
• Career-specific dialogues
• 45 reading and listening comprehension checks
• Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases
• Guided speaking and writing exercises
• Complete glossary of terms and phrases

The Teacher’s Guide contains a full answer key and audio scripts.

The audio CDs contain all recorded material.

ISBN 978-1-4715-1623-8