The one thing I have learned in my D&D games is the importance of detailed descriptions. It may temporarily slow down the game to describe every nook and cranny in detail, but not adding enough detail leads players to ask lots of clarifying questions. More importantly, it helps immerse the players in the environment. My problem is that I can never find words to describe buildings. There is so much architectural terminology that I am unfamiliar with, but it key to describing any real structure in my games and I'm wondering if there is a site or source I can use to brush up on my terminology. Currently running a CotCT campaign, which takes place mostly in a cityscape so knowing my architectural terms is key. Can I get any help?
Wikipedia: Gothic Architecture is probably a reasonable place to start; besides specialized cathedral terms and whatnot there are going to be a lot of basic terms used. Or just wikipedia: architecture...