#architectural design

• Atrium — An unadapted form or architectural neologism often used as a variant for 'atriu'; the central open space of an ancient Roman house (domus), surrounded by rooms, having a central basin (impluvium) for collecting rainwater. In contemporary structural design, it describes a glass-covered interior courtyard located at the center of hotel complexes, office buildings, or large museums.
• Self-supporting — Supporting its own weight and structural loads without needing additional support elements, independent pillars, or external load-bearing beams; an architectural structure, vehicle body (integrated chassis), or panel designed such that mechanical resistance is uniformly distributed across its entire outer surface. In the automotive industry, it describes a monocoque body that absorbs all dynamic stresses of the vehicle.