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front elevation area
[/frʌnt ˌɛl.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən ˈɛr.i.ə/]
noun
pl: front elevation areas
área de elevação frontal
1.
The total surface area of the front-facing side of a building or structure as viewed from directly ahead
The architect calculated the front elevation area to determine the amount of facade material needed.
O arquiteto calculou a área de elevação frontal para determinar a quantidade de material de fachada necessária.
2.
In engineering and construction, the vertical plane measurement of a building's front face used for design and planning purposes
The front elevation area includes all windows, doors, and structural elements visible from the street.
A área de elevação frontal inclui todas as janelas, portas e elementos estruturais visíveis da rua.
Synonyms
front facade area
front face area
frontal surface area
front view area
Antonyms
rear elevation area
side elevation area
back elevation area
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área de elevação frontal
Standard architectural terminology in Brazil
São Paulo
área da fachada frontal
Alternative phrasing commonly used in construction projects
Portugal
área de alçado frontal
Portuguese preference for 'alçado' instead of 'elevação'
Related Idioms & Phrases
elevation drawing
facade design
building footprint
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