Columns

Vertical structural elements used in architecture and engineering.

pillars posts

/ˈkɒl.əm/

The term 'column' derives from the Latin word 'columna,' meaning a pillar or support.

Columns are strong, upright supports in buildings and structures, like the big pillars you see at a temple or a fancy building.

What are columns? They are vertical structural elements used to support weight
What materials are columns made of? Commonly stone, concrete, or steel
How old is the use of columns? Columns have been used in architecture for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations

architectural element structural element

pillar post fluted column Doric column Ionic column Corinthian column

capital base shaft

building structure

architectural feature load-bearing structural element