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This section categorizes patterns by particular elements of a building, such as windows, roofs, etc. It can be very useful in identifying patterns when you are designing a particular aspect of a building, which you might have overlooked when considering the major things you are trying to accomplish with the building as a whole.
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Supporting Patterns  | Facade refers to the face or exterior wall of a building, often specifically the main / front side that is shown to the public. |
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 | These patterns provide considerations when designing a floor. |
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 | Railings must serve multiple purposes. On stairs and other slippery or trecherous surfaces, they provide something to hold on to so that one does not fall.
At the edge of balconies, mezzanines, or other dangerous heights, they are important in preventing us from falling over the edge.
Beyond personal safety, railings also provide emotional comfort. If buildings in some way ... |
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 | The roof on a building can be very expressive. It can make a building seem to soar, or it can make it hug the ground.
It can be made to extend well past walls to give a strong sense of shelter by using iron. |
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 | The building Envelope is what encompasses the exterior of the building. It is therfore the sum of the roof, wall, fenestrations and floor. The envelope or skin of a building is key, as it deliniates the interior from the exterior of the building. It is what protects us from the elements, and in some cases also forms part of the structural support for the building. This category contains patterns related to the envelope of a building. |
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 | Windows are among the most important part of most buildings. Many key patterns - from [[natural-light|natural lighting]] to [[refuge-and-outlook|refuge and outlook]] to achieving a [[be-part-of-the-site|connection between the interior and the site]] - are achieved through windows. The patterns in this category deal with fenestration - the placement, sizing and other issues pertaining to windows. |
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