holvauksia
Holvauksia is a Finnish architectural term used to describe the practice, study, and documentation of vault construction and vaulted ceilings in buildings. The word is formed from holvi (vault) and the plural suffix -auksia, indicating multiple aspects or instances.
Usage of holvauksia appears in architectural texts, restoration reports, and heritage surveys, where professionals discuss the
Scope covered by holvauksia includes various types of vaults encountered in architecture, such as barrel vaults,
Historical context for vault construction is broad, with strong emphasis in medieval and early-modern European architecture.