This website makes references to a number of terms that may not be familiar to you. Use the links below to explore this glossary.
Mansard Roof
roof having two different slopes on all sides; the lower slope being steeper than the upper slope
Massing
organization of three-dimensional volumes or spaces into a coherent composition
Meeting Rail
in a double-hung window, the horizontal element created where the top of the lower sash frame meets the bottom of the upper sash frame when the window is closed
Motif
dominant or distinctive feature or element of a design
Moulding
decorative element that defines edges, joints or surfaces through the use of a continuous profile
Mullion
vertical member between adjacent window sashes or between windows and doors
Muntin
small member that supports several pieces of glass within a sash