Spanish-American Architectural Vocabulary

This is a starting place for some of the most commonly used New Mexican Architectural Terms.
More will be added over time.

Banco               Permanent adobe bench

Canale(s)          Roof Downspout

Fogón               Fireplace

Latillas              Branches

Nicho                Niche

Olla                   Pot

Pader / pared   Wall

Pretil                Firewall

Raja                 Cedar Roofing

Rstra/Ristra     Hanging Chiles

Tela                 Cloth

Vigas               Rough Cut Ceiling Beams