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building envelope [′bil·diŋ ′en·və‚lōp]

(civil engineering)

The interior, enclosed space of a building.

envelope

1. The imaginary shape of a building indicating its maximum volume; used to check the plan and setback (and similar restrictions) with respect to zoning regulations.

2. The folded-over, continuous edge formed by turning the lowest ply of a built-up roofing membrane over the top surface layer; prevents bitumen from dripping through the exposed edge joints and seepage of water into the insulation.

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building envelope (redirected from Envelope (architecture))

building envelope
(redirected from Envelope (architecture))