Residential Home Styles Adlai E Stevenson H

+ Residential Home Styles Adlai E. Stevenson H. S Architecture CAD Spring 2012

+ A Little Bit of History n The n It world of architecture is all around us is one of the major achievements of mankind n Most home styles were created out of a need to adapt to the environment n Later, architects built structures that were appealing to the eye n Home styles are also dictated by construction materials and methods n However, ALL architectural design is dependent upon the needs of the residents

+ The Cape Cod n These homes provide a comfortable and livable atmosphere with large and functional rooms n It is one of the earliest and best known of the traditional Colonial styles n Small house with a steep roof and a small overhang n Shutters were generally used to create interest and make a “richer” look

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+ The Garrison n The Garrisons’ distinguishing feature is it’s overhanging second story n This creates extra second-story space without adding extra cost or using more land n The steep roof is attractive and also adds attic space n Narrow siding provides traditional look

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+ The Salt Box n The saltbox is a direct offshoot of the basic colonial home n Long roofline slopes gently from the ridge to the eaves n The saltbox gets its name from the shape of old coffee, tea, cracker and salt boxes found in colonial stores n The low slanting roof was created to combat the bitter winds of New England

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+ The Southern Colonial n One of the most “gracious” of all the colonials is the Southern Colonial n This style reflects the warmth, quaintness and hospitality of the old south n The outstanding architectural features are the front colonnade and the giant portico n 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 n The style that is generally called contemporary is the result of many years of planning, design and evolution n They typically borrow style characteristics from many of the traditional styles n New construction materials and methods are making the impossible, possible and the contemporary style continues to evolve

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+ The Ranch n One of the most prominent architectural styles n Long, low, one-story house which was developed by ranchers in Southwestern U. S. n Low pitched roof with gable end roof and overhanging eaves n Traditionally built on a concrete slab with no basements

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