building element
[/ˈbɪldɪŋ ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: building elements
elemento de construção
1. A component or part of a building structure, such as walls, columns, beams, doors, windows, or floors
The architect specified high-quality materials for each building element to ensure durability.
O arquiteto especificou materiais de alta qualidade para cada elemento de construção para garantir durabilidade.
2. In architecture and construction, a discrete unit or module that constitutes part of the overall building design
Prefabricated building elements can reduce construction time significantly.
Os elementos de construção pré-fabricados podem reduzir significativamente o tempo de construção.
3. Structural or non-structural components that form part of a building's composition
The engineer assessed each building element for structural integrity.
O engenheiro avaliou cada elemento de construção quanto à integridade estrutural.
This is primarily technical terminology used by architects, engineers, and construction professionals in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian construction contexts, the term is widely standardized in official documentation and technical specifications. The concept emphasizes modular thinking in modern construction, particularly with the growing adoption of prefabrication and industrialized building methods in urban centers like São Paulo.
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