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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
The Garrisons’ distinguishing feature is it’s overhanging
second story
This creates extra second-story space without adding extra
cost or using more land
The steep roof is attractive and also adds attic space
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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