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What is this

Kosa Rupa is an architect's dictionary — a fast, offline-capable personal reference for architecture students and beginners. It covers 645 terms across 10 sections, from structural systems and design movements to professional practice and building physics.

How to use it

Search with ⌘K / Ctrl K or browse by section from the homepage. Each entry has a plain-language definition, a real-world example, and links to related terms — designed to build a connected understanding of architectural concepts, not just isolated definitions.

Sections

Theory & Mathematics History & Cultures Building Materials & Construction Design Styles & Movements Key Figures Practice & Standards Representation & Communication Structure & Physics Sustainability & Urban Design Tools & Technology

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Found a mistake or want to suggest a term? Reach out on Instagram @andrewc.putra.