Glossary 693 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. metamerism. When two colors appear to be the same under one light source but not under another light source. (8) millwork. The common name for wood used on walls as built-in units, cabinetry baseboards and crown molding, and paneling. (11) minaret. A tall, slender tower with one or more balconies from which a call to prayer can be made. (9) minimalist. Design characterized by extreme sparseness and simplicity. (5) mixed-use design facilities. A phrase that describes those structures that combine elements of commercial and residential design spaces in the same facility. (3) model. A scaled representation of a structure or interior space that shows space planning, millwork, doors, windows, and possibly furniture. (13) monochromatic color scheme. A color scheme that utilizes one hue in multiple and different values and intensities. (8) motif. Repeated elements in an ornamental design. (9) Murphy bed. A convertible bed that pulls down for sleeping and later folds up into a closet for out-of- the-way storage. (15) N nanometer. One billionth of a meter. (8) natural fi bers. Those fi bers that come from plant (cellulosic) or animal (protein) sources. (11) networking. The cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business. (17) nosocomial. A reference to hospital-acquired infections. (14) nonload-bearing wall. A wall that helps shape a space but does not support the structure. (4) nonverbal communication. Facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice used in communication. (5) O occupant. A person who occupies a space. (14) off-gassing. Fumes produced by interior materials used in spaces, such as new carpet. (10) open-offi ce planning. A type of offi ce design that involves groupings and partitions to encourage more collaboration among workers. (2) operating agreement. A document required by many states that identifi es the percentage of each member’s ownership describes each member’s responsibilities, duties, and powers explains how the business will distribute profi ts and losses describes how and when meetings are held and identifi es procedures for buying out or transferring interest when members leave. (4) ormolu. A gold, brass, or bronze decoration fastened to furniture. (9) orthographic drawing. A drawing that shows the height, width, and depth of a three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional drawing includes fl oor plans, elevations, and sections. (13) P Palladian windows. Large windows divided into three parts with a large arched center section fl anked by two fl at-topped sections. (9) panic bars. Spring loaded metal bars on the inside of an outward-opening door used to push in emergencies. (14) paraline drawing. An accurate three-dimensional drawing that allows the viewer to see multiple surfaces of an interior (typically from an aerial view) also known as an axonometric (ak-suh-noh- MEH-trik) projection. (13) partnership. A business structure that involves two or more people who carry on business, sharing the vision, risks, workload, profi ts, losses, and stresses of the business. (4) patent. A document that protects intellectual property—such as a unique, or novel design or invention—for a limited time. (4) patina. A surface appearance that grows beautiful with age. (7) pattern. The repetition of a specifi c motif (artistic design) in an orderly manner. (7) pattern match. The alignment of a pattern repeat on strips of wallcovering where the two edges meet. (11) peripherals. Technology-related items designers use in addition to hardware and software and may include a scanner, digital or phone camera, external hard drive, or USB drive. (13) permit. An offi cial document or certifi cate issued by the authority—such as a city/county building department having jurisdiction—which authorizes the performance of a specifi c activity. (16) permitting statute. An amendment to an existing architecture law allowing interior design professionals who meet the education, experience, and examination requirements of the profession to submit plans for and acquire building permits within their scope of service. (4)