Architecture (Latin architectura, from the Greek ἀρχιτέκτων – arkhitekton, from ἀρχι- "chief" and τέκτων "builder, carpenter, mason")
- The art and science of designing and erecting buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect.
- Architecture often includes design or selection of furnishing and decorations, supervision of construction work, and the examination, restorarion, or remodeling of existing buildings.