Duvar
Duvar is the Turkish term for a wall, a vertical structural element that encloses, separates, or supports spaces in a building. Walls define interior rooms, exterior facades, and property boundaries, and play a central role in the layout and security of a structure.
The word derives from Persian divār, via Ottoman Turkish, and in Turkish usage it refers to any
Walls are commonly classified as load-bearing or non-load-bearing. Exterior walls provide weather resistance, climate control, and
Materials and construction methods vary widely. Traditional walls use masonry blocks such as brick or stone
Functions extend beyond enclosure to privacy, security, thermal and acoustic insulation, fire resistance, and seismic performance.
See also: load-bearing wall, partition wall, masonry, drywall, building envelope.