Transcript Graphic Technology 3
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.