Graphic Technology 3

World of Architecture

Objectives

• Identify the historical influences that helped shape today’s home designs • Recognize and describe the elements of contemporary dwellings • Discuss current trends in architecture

Cape Colonial

– Large rooms – Functional – Aesthetic Appeal • Cape Cod – Steep roof & little overhand – Central chimney accommodated necessary room fireplaces – Eave lines near top of windows ending with gable roofs

Cape Colonial

• Cape Ann – Large and chimney centrally located – Simple lines, sound construction, and colonial atmosphere – Gambrel Roof: extra headroom

Garrison

• Separate corner posts on each floor to use shorter and stronger posts.

Salt Box

• Like roofline slopes gently from ridge to eaves • From shape or coffee, tea or salt boxes found in colonial stores • Designed for New England winters

Southern Colonial

• Style of warmth, quaintness, and hospitality of the old south.

• Expresses mood of elegance and traditional charm • Massive with upper and lower balconies, 3 story chimney for bedroom fireplaces, ornate woodwork and iron trim

Contemporary Structures

• Design for conservative style and individual tastes

Ranch Design

• From southwestern part of the country • Low pitched roof with gables and overhanging eaves

Trends in Architecture

• Unique expressions of design • Post-Modern Architecture – Combines traditional and contemporary influences – Reminiscent of popular styles of the past – Renovations of older homes.

Multifamily Housing

• Tract Houses • Custom Houses • Manufactured Houses • Mobile Homes • Dwellings

Cooperatives

• Buyer purchases a share of whole building

Condominiums

• Buys apartment and shares the common ground.

Rental Apartments

• Rented dwelling

Home Styles

• http://architecture.about.com/od/periodssty les/ig/House-Styles/index.htm

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Became law June, 26 th of 1990 • Illegal to discriminate against disable person for – employment, – public and private transportation – access to public and commercial buildings.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Installing Ramps • Curb cuts • Widening doors • Eliminating turn stiles • Installing raised toilet seats and grab bars • Installing flashing alarm lights • Installing telecommunications devices • Raised elevator button (brail) • Parking for handicap • Wide paths to bathrooms, etc.