A good rule of thumb is to avoid placing vertical pieces together without a lower horizontal element between them.
Because of the wide screen, high-def video emphasizes the horizontal elements of the picture.
A bond beam is a horizontal structural element, usually found as an embedded part of a masonry wall assembly.
When used to support glazing, they are teamed with horizontal supporting elements called "transoms".
Subsequently these horizontal elements played a key role in the Sign development.
The front facade makes extensive use of glass, and includes both horizontal and vertical elements.
The exposed slabs at each floor give the building a horizontal element, likely to contrast the immense vertical nature of the structure.
"The windows have strong horizontal elements," she said.
The building takes to form of a tower set upon a large horizontal element containing the museum section.
The horizontal element (part A) measures 44" x 11' with a 19" diameter base.