building core
[/ˈbɪldɪŋ kɔːr/]
nounpl: building cores
núcleo do edifício
1. The central structural element of a building containing vertical circulation systems such as elevators, stairs, and mechanical/electrical shafts
The building core houses all the elevators and stairwells for emergency evacuation.
O núcleo do edifício abriga todos os elevadores e escadas de emergência.
2. The central area of a building that provides essential services and support infrastructure
Modern skyscrapers are designed with an efficient building core to maximize usable floor space.
Os arranha-céus modernos são projetados com um núcleo eficiente para maximizar o espaço utilizável.
3. In architecture and urban planning, the main functional center that anchors the building's structural integrity
The architect reinforced the building core with steel beams to support the 50-story structure.
O arquiteto reforçou o núcleo do edifício com vigas de aço para suportar a estrutura de 50 andares.
This is technical architectural terminology widely used by engineers, architects, and construction professionals in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is standardized in professional building codes (NBR) and architectural documentation. The concept reflects modern urban development in major Brazilian cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where high-rise construction requires efficient core design.
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