architecture

n. [ L. architectura, fr. architectus: cf. F. architecture. See Architect. ] 1. The art or science of building; especially, the art of building houses, churches, bridges, and other structures, for the purposes of civil life; -- often called civil architecture. [ 1913 Webster ]

Many other architectures besides Gothic. Ruskin. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship. [ 1913 Webster ]

The architecture of grasses, plants, and trees. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]

The formation of the first earth being a piece of divine architecture. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

Military architecture, the art of fortifications. --
Naval architecture, the art of building ships. [ 1913 Webster ]