World Of ArchitectureWorld Of Architecture

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Man and his StructuresMan and his Structures Over the years a number of Over the years a number of

architectural styles for house architectural styles for house construction have been developed.construction have been developed.

Many of the structures were deigned Many of the structures were deigned to meet climatic conditions and needs to meet climatic conditions and needs of familiesof families

Some were planned for luxuries livingSome were planned for luxuries living Some housing designs were so Some housing designs were so

popular they took on names related to popular they took on names related to their shape, period of time or area of their shape, period of time or area of the country in which they were built.the country in which they were built.

The Cape ColonialThe Cape Colonial

Over 200 years agoOver 200 years ago Comfortable and livable atmosphere Comfortable and livable atmosphere

and the rooms are large and and the rooms are large and functional.functional.

Cape Cod and Cape AnnCape Cod and Cape Ann

Cape CodCape Cod Earliest and best known traditional Earliest and best known traditional

Colonel StylesColonel Styles Small Home with a steep roof and little Small Home with a steep roof and little

overhang - Central fireplace - 1.5 or 2 overhang - Central fireplace - 1.5 or 2 storystory

Has Shutters on all WindowsHas Shutters on all Windows

Cape AnnCape Ann Larger chimney then CodLarger chimney then Cod Gambrel Roof usually a small dormerGambrel Roof usually a small dormer Attic Storage that can be changed in to Attic Storage that can be changed in to

roomsrooms

The GarrisonThe Garrison

Overhand second story, extra spaceOverhand second story, extra space Steep roofSteep roof Narrow Siding – Simple EntranceNarrow Siding – Simple Entrance

The Salt BoxThe Salt Box

Lean to – High roof in front and BackLean to – High roof in front and Back Good Against strong WindsGood Against strong Winds 6” Siding, Large Chimney Central 6” Siding, Large Chimney Central

LocatedLocated Paned windows with no shuttersPaned windows with no shutters

Tudor HouseTudor House

half-timbering – wood is left exposed half-timbering – wood is left exposed around the stucco and brickaround the stucco and brick

Arches and Bay windows – 16Arches and Bay windows – 16thth century century

Southern ColonialSouthern Colonial

Gracious of all ColonialsGracious of all Colonials Traditional Charm - massiveTraditional Charm - massive Extended Portico shelters front Extended Portico shelters front

entranceentrance

Modern StructuresModern StructuresRanch StyleRanch Style

Long one story house from the ranchers Long one story house from the ranchers homehome

Low Pitched roof with gables and Low Pitched roof with gables and overhanging eaves. Attached garageoverhanging eaves. Attached garage

1932 started in California – a lot of houses 1932 started in California – a lot of houses were built in the post war boomwere built in the post war boom

1 ½ Story1 ½ Story

Steep RoofSteep Roof DormersDormers

2 Story House2 Story House

Bedrooms on the top levelBedrooms on the top level Attached GarageAttached Garage Service areas on the lower levelService areas on the lower level

Split Level or Split EntrySplit Level or Split Entry

originated in the 1950s and 1960s originated in the 1950s and 1960s main living on the second level main living on the second level Lower level is recreation and storageLower level is recreation and storage

ContemporaryContemporary

first designed between 1950 and 1970 first designed between 1950 and 1970 open interior with high, and often, open interior with high, and often,

cathedral ceilings cathedral ceilings The exterior of the home is typically flat The exterior of the home is typically flat

and neutral and neutral

House TourHouse Tour

Walk around town and see the local Walk around town and see the local houses.houses.

Find your favorite house on the Find your favorite house on the internet and create a drawling of it.internet and create a drawling of it.