Glossary 689 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. E ecolabel. A second- or third-party verifi cation of sustainability claims. (11) eco-resort. A resort facility that supports quality, natural, and local living. (3) ecotourism. The practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact to enhance economic opportunities for the host areas. (3) egress. A safe exit from a building or facility. (3) electromagnetic spectrum. A form of energy that contains many wavelengths, such as microwaves, gamma waves, and radio waves within this spectrum is the visible spectrum that contains the wavelengths people perceive as light (color). (8) elements. The tools used to achieve the principles of design including line, shape, form, space (volume), texture, pattern, color, and light. (7) elevation. A sketch that shows the vertical representation of a wall or space a two- dimensional scale drawing that shows a vertical slice through a plan that shows window placement, wall details, and architectural details. (6, 13) elevator speech. A brief verbal summary about who you are, what you do, and your career goals. (17) en suite bathroom. Another term for a master bathroom suite. (15) end user. The end user is a consumer who uses the fi nished space. (14) engawa. A broad, wooden porch providing access to a Japanese garden. (9) engineered hardwood fl ooring. A natural wood product which is factory-made from layers of wood it is more stable than solid wood and is less susceptible to shrinking and expanding with changes in temperatures and humidity. (11) entrepreneur. An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business. (17) ergonomics. The design and arrangement of things people use so that the people and things interact effi ciently and safely also known as human factors or human engineering. (10) ethics. The guiding principles of conduct and character that govern the actions of individuals or groups in making right decisions. (17) evidenced-based design. An approach to design that uses facts and professional judgment to develop informed design solutions for clients. (2) executive summary. A statement compiling information from other sections of the report into a summary of data outlined in the Program. (14) F faux painting. A painting technique that imitates other interior materials such as stone or wood. (11) feasibility study. An in-depth fact-fi nding analysis of the client problem and estimates of product and construction costs to solve the problem. (6) feng shui. A Chinese art and philosophy that infl uences the orientation and arrangement of a space to achieve harmony. (9) Fibonacci Series. The most commonly taught proportioning system developed by a thirteenth century mathematician named Leonardo of Pisa, who was called Fibonacci. This system is comprised of a series of numbers that include 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34 with each new number being the sum of the previous two. The Fibonacci series is a closely linked mathematical cousin to golden mean, section, rectangle, and ratio. (7) fi eld measurements. Those on-site measurements a designer takes of room dimensions, windows, doors, placement of outlets and lighting, HVAC locations, and wall and fl ooring fi nishes may include sketching plans and details on-site or photographing existing conditions. (6) fi le management. A list of guidelines for effective fi le management that indicate such things as fi le names for the most recent versions of client projects. (13) fl ammability resistance. The ability of a fabric or fi ber to reduce fi re spread or extinguish a fi re. (11) fl ex room. A room that is close to the front entry or kitchen entry that can serve many uses. (15) fl oor plan. A drawing, or plan, that communicates wall locations, door and window locations, and spatial relationships in scale from a bird’s-eye view. When furniture is included, this plan is called a furniture plan. (13) fl uorescent lamp. An electric-discharge light that requires a ballast to start the lamp and control the electric current electric current passes from one end of the lamp to the other through a cathode, but does not produce heat. The phosphorous coating inside the glass tube allows you to see light. (8) fl ying buttresses. Medieval masonry structures of straight inclined bars carried on arches and solid piers or buttresses used to support vaulted interiors. (9) focal point (emphasis). The dominant feature of a space or composition that is the fi rst to demand someone’s attention. (7) focus group. A small group of people who study the response of a few people to something, such as a product, to determine the response of a larger population. (1)