9/09/2010

1.2 Key Terms

ABET
The recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology

AIA
society representing the field of architecture

ASCE
society representing civil engineers

Building Code
legal requirements designed to protect public by providing guidelines for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical areas of a structure

Charrette
intensive workshop where stakeholders come together for discussions and arguments

Construction Documents
drawings and plans associated with a construction project

Municipality
city, town, etc. with its own government for local affairs

NAAB
agency authorized to accredit professionals in architecture

NCARB
association of architectural registration boards across the nation

Stakeholder
involved in or affected by a course of action

Zoning Ordinance
law specifying how and why a piece of land can be used

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