hvilende (in this context)

English translation: restful

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Norwegian term or phrase:hvilende [architectural lines]
English translation:restful
Entered by: Helen Johnson

15:50 Nov 28, 2007
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture / nuns' work
Norwegian term or phrase: hvilende (in this context)
This is actually a document about natural stones used in construction, but here with specific reference to a convent, where:
..har nonnene bygget sitt kolster i glass, tre og Ottaskifer som hvilende elementer i sitt daglige virke.
Is this referring to activity that would be termed as a 'rest' from their usual convent-related work, or does it mean something else?
Advice appreciated.
Helen Johnson
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:03
restful
Explanation:
'restful elements'


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Note added at 6 hrs (2007-11-28 22:15:52 GMT)
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..... any architecture is extensible and flexible, including restful elements. ...
www.feedshow.com/show_items-feed=0ad89d15d488e80837f60c7e38...

Use of horizontal lines as restful elements. ... Vertical lines suggest stability as is evident in most architecture. ...
teched.edtl.vt.edu/PDFs/VCJ/2000VCJ.pdf

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Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 05:03
Grading comment
Thanks very much!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1restful
Michele Fauble
3laid
jeffrey engberg
3static
brigidm
1passive
Nikolaj Widenmann


  

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laid


Explanation:
I think this refers to stones that have been lain, placed, resting on the ground, for example, instead of standing, cemented...


jeffrey engberg
Norway
Local time: 13:03
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passive


Explanation:
Perhaps as passive elements, since the building material doesn't "do" anything as such... Just an idea.

Nikolaj Widenmann
United States
Local time: 06:03
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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restful


Explanation:
'restful elements'


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Note added at 6 hrs (2007-11-28 22:15:52 GMT)
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..... any architecture is extensible and flexible, including restful elements. ...
www.feedshow.com/show_items-feed=0ad89d15d488e80837f60c7e38...

Use of horizontal lines as restful elements. ... Vertical lines suggest stability as is evident in most architecture. ...
teched.edtl.vt.edu/PDFs/VCJ/2000VCJ.pdf



Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 05:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks very much!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  brigidm
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static


Explanation:
This is also an alternative, but I must say Michele's is my favourite!

Example sentence(s):
  • The static elements within both types of spaces were the built-in bookshelves, desks, dining tables, occasional tables, and banquette sofas.
  • Daylight systems range from simple static elements (such as louvers or fixed overhangs) to adaptable dynamic elements (such as blinds or movable lamellae), and/or combinations of these.

    Reference: http://www.pricetower.org/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/index...
brigidm
Norway
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Native speaker of: English
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