Architectural support refers to the structural elements used to support a building or structure. These elements include a SOCLE, which is a short base or plinth used to support a larger structure; a PIER, which is a vertical support structure; a LINTEL, which is a horizontal beam that supports the weight of a wall above an opening; an I-beam, which is a steel beam with an I-shaped cross section; and a PILASTER, which is a shallow, rectangular column that projects from a wall. Together, these elements provide the necessary support for a building or structure.