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Residential Home Styles
Adlai E. Stevenson H.S
Architecture CAD
Spring 2012
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A Little Bit of History
 The
 It
world of architecture is all around us
is one of the major achievements of mankind
 Most
home styles were created out of a need to adapt
to the environment
 Later, architects
the eye
built structures that were appealing to
 Home
styles are also dictated by construction
materials and methods
 However, ALL
architectural design is dependent upon
the needs of the residents
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The Cape Cod
 These
homes provide a comfortable and
livable atmosphere with large and
functional rooms
 It
is one of the earliest and best known of
the traditional Colonial styles
 Small
house with a steep roof and a small
overhang
 Shutters
were generally used to create
interest and make a “richer” look
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The Garrison
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The Garrisons’ distinguishing feature is it’s overhanging
second story
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This creates extra second-story space without adding extra
cost or using more land
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The steep roof is attractive and also adds attic space
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Narrow siding provides traditional look
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The Salt Box
 The
saltbox is a direct offshoot of the basic
colonial home
 Long
roofline slopes gently from the ridge
to the eaves
 The
saltbox gets its name from the shape of
old coffee, tea, cracker and salt boxes found
in colonial stores
 The
low slanting roof was created to combat
the bitter winds of New England
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The Southern Colonial
 One
of the most “gracious” of all the
colonials is the Southern Colonial
 This
style reflects the warmth, quaintness
and hospitality of the old south
 The
outstanding architectural features are
the front colonnade and the giant portico
 The
portico shelters the front entrance from
the weather and keeps directs sunlight out of
the first and second story windows
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The Contemporary Style
 The
style that is generally called
contemporary is the result of many years of
planning, design and evolution
 They
typically borrow style characteristics
from many of the traditional styles
 New
construction materials and methods
are making the impossible, possible and
the contemporary style continues to evolve
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The Ranch
 One
of the most prominent architectural
styles
 Long, low, one-story
house which was
developed by ranchers in Southwestern
U.S.
 Low
pitched roof with gable end roof and
overhanging eaves
 Traditionally
built on a concrete slab with
no basements
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