Evolution of Exteriors

Native Americans Constructed the first houses in America Hogans, pueblos, teepees, wigwams, pole-and-thatch, etc. Kolk, Melinda. azgallup01.jpg. September 2003. Pics4Learning. 15 Sep 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com> DeSandies, ManYee. acoma65.jpg. 08/01/2003. Pics4Learning. 15 Sep 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com>

Traditional Folk Houses Vary from Region to region Build to withstand the elements Based on ethnic experiences Limited to natural resources

Spanish Located in warm climates One-story Low-pitched or flat roofs www.adaparch.com/projects/201-front.html Search - Google. 9-15-09 Located in warm climates One-story Low-pitched or flat roofs Tile roofs Masonary construction – stone or brick Stucco – plaster applied to the exterior walls Asymmetrical – from the center of the house each side is different Uploaded by xtrarant, “Clay Tile Roof” Accessed from Flickr.com on 9-15-09

Scandinavian Log cabin – one-room house Gable roof – comes to a high point in the center Dupuy, Nancy. cabin(1).jpg. 2003. Pics4Learning. 16 Sep 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com>

Early English Tidewater South – built on the southern coast One-room wooden buildings Chimney at one end Other rooms would be added as the family grew www.tripadvisor.com/ accessed 9-16-09

New England Cape Cod Small Symmetrical – from the center point both sides look the same 1 ½ story Gable roof Dormers – “ windows cut in the roof http://www.planetware.com/i/photo/massachusetts-cape-cod-ma512.jpg Accessed 9-16-09

New England Saltbox Variation of the Cape Cod Named after the type of box to store salt Has a lean-to on the back side http://images.oldhouseweb.com/stories/bitmaps/10309/modifiedsaltbox.jpg Accessed 9-16-09

New England Garrison Garrison – fort Second story has an over hang http://www.kylefamily.us/0f780ce0.jpg Accessed 9-16-09

Dutch One-story brick houses Front door is divided in half http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dSnECuRfPNw/SWlvQ-sXRaI/AAAAAAAAApw/d7gxSNQ0vPg/s400/Inspiration+-+Dutch+Door+-+Cottage+Living+Mag.jpg Accessed 9-16-09 One-story brick houses Front door is divided in half Dutch Colonial Gambrel roof- eves that flare outward Dormers Central Entrance Off-center chimney http://13rohinistudio.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/dutch-colonial-house.jpg Accessed 9-16-09

French French Normandy French Plantation One-story structure Narrow doors and windows Steep pitched roof French Plantation Porches were added in warm areas Placed on stilts http://z.about.com/d/architecture/1/0/R/K/creole-househelpline1779.jpg Accessed 9-16-09

French French Manor French Provincial Homes with wings on each side Mansard roof – continues on all sides French Provincial Tops of windows breaks into the eave line http://13rohinistudio.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/mansard-house.jpg Accessed 9-16-09

Classic Traditional Homes As colonies and states were formed, economies grew. Increased the quality of living by Improving building materials Increase in skilled workers

Georgian Named after Simple lines Hip roof – Sloping ends at each side http://www.rockshawroad.org.uk/The%20Georgian%20House%20medium.jpg Accessed 9-17-09 Named after Kings George I, II, III Simple lines Hip roof – Sloping ends at each side Captain’s walk – flat area on top of the roof Tall chimney at each end of the house

Federal Boxlike shape Symmetrical Two stories or higher Flat roof http://www.johnnyjet.com/images/PicsForNewsletterMay2005NantucketCOFFIN.JPG Accessed 9-17-09 Federal Boxlike shape Symmetrical Two stories or higher Flat roof Portico – open space covered by a roof with columns Pediments – architectural decorations over doors and windows

Greek Revival Two-story portico supported by Greek columns Large triangular pediment http://www.stpaulrealestateblog.com/st_paul_real_estate/images/greekrev.jpg Accessed 9-17-09

Southern Colonial Two- or three-story frame house Symmetrical Two-story columns across front Belvedere – small room on the roof http://www.stevekeller.us/house/forsale_files/HouseFlags.jpg Accessed 9-17-09

Victorian Named after Queen Victoria of England Large amounts of decorative trim High porches Steep gables Tall windows Turret – small tower http://kiefferceramics.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/victorian-house.jpg Accessed 9-17-09

Styles developed in the 1900 -1960’s Modern Houses Styles developed in the 1900 -1960’s

Prairie Style Strong horizontal lines Frank Lloyd Wright Illusion that the house had actually evolved from the site Natural materials – stone, wood Few walls, open concept http://www.onlineartcenter.com/images/WrightFallingWater.jpg Accessed 9-17-09

International Style Influenced by Bauhas Merges art and technology Geometric shapes Large windows Flat roofs http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarking/display/784c6a02-6d4e-4532-b996-d3ae33080f10.jpg Accessed 9-17-09

Bungalow One-story house Low-pitched roof Covered front porch http://tampafloridarealestatefinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/bungalow_front.jpg Accessed 9-17-09 One-story house Low-pitched roof Covered front porch High windows

Ranch One-story Large windows Sliding doors Began in the west Many alterations Hillside ranch Raised ranch http://www.virginia.edu/housing/images/thumbs/piedmont_ranch.jpg Accessed 9-17-09

Split-Level Three or four levels Few stairs to climb between each level Levels are off-set http://z.about.com/d/architecture/1/0/r/n/SplitLevelRanchiStock000003438758.jpg Accessed 9-17-09 http://bangalore.click.in/classifieds/images/15_11_2008_7_13_4132_Rohan%20Ashima%20Split.jpg

Current or latest house design Controversial and hard to group Contemporary Styles Current or latest house design Controversial and hard to group

Categories Solar House Earth-Sheltered Green?? http://www.sustlife.com/images/earthsheltered.bmp Access 9-16-09