In architecture, building program refers to the function of a space. A cultural center may include building programs like classrooms, event spaces, and a cafeteria.
A program can also refer to a computer program used to 3D model an architecture project or complete architecture drawings.

In architecture, a procession is the path one takes while entering or passing through a work. It is often a path that was carefully considered as a series of framed perspectives. One example of an important procession in an architectural work is the procession followed in churches by priests reaching the alter.

Postmodern architecture is a design style that came about in the ’60s as a response to modernism. The style was playful and quirky because it believed that modernists were too boring and focused on function. It was characterized by fun colors and interesting geometries.
If you want to learn more about Postmodern architecture, be sure to read our guide: 5 Postmodernist Buildings That Capture the Movement’s Playful Side

A portico is a porch at the entrance of a Classical building. The portico is covered by a roof that is held up by columns. It is a form of a canopy, another term defined on this list.

A plinth is an elevated pedestal that helps to distribute weight and create a grander appearance for a building or a portion of a building.

Pilotis are small columns that elevate a building off the ground plain like stilts. They are popular in many traditional and indigenous styles, but the most famous examples in architecture is their use in modernism, namely in Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye.

Picturesque architecture is a style from the late-18th and early-19th centuries that comes from the related artistic style. It considered architecture in combination with landscape for one composed scene.

In architecture, a pavilion is an informal structure that is often temporary. They are sometimes architectural installations or additions to gardens or public areas.

The word parti comes from “parti pris” which means “decision taken.” A parti is a concept or scheme that describes the concept behind an architectural project. A parti typically takes the form of a diagram.

A parapet is a low boundary along the edge of a roof that acts as a railing for people that might fall over the edge.