Architectural Design Styles of Houses

One-Story Ranch Single story structure Also called garden-level Living areas and bedrooms on one level Three bedrooms, kitchen, one-and-one-half baths, and living rooms Roof line - low angle gable; hip style roof; flat roof 2

One-and-One-Half-Story Two levels One - two bedrooms on main level - other bedrooms on 2nd level High-pitched roof and dormers for half-story Main rooms - kitchen, living, bath, and up to two bedrooms on 1st floor 2nd living area and bedrooms on upper area 3

Two-Story Similar to one-and-one-half-story home As much or more living space on 2nd level as on 1st level May have living space on 2nd level over the garage Used with small lots to get twice the size of space on the lot 4

Split-Level Similar to two-story Typically one-story with occasional one-and-one-half to three levels Living areas on two or more levels Used 90% of the time due to contours of lot First level (intermediate level) is usually kitchen, living and dining 2nd level for living areas; and top levels for bedrooms and bath 5

Variations of Split-Level Side-by-side used with lots sloping from left to right Front-to-back used with lots that are high in front and low in back Back-to-front used with lots that are low in front and high in back 6

The route people follow as they move from one area to another Traffic Circulation The route people follow as they move from one area to another 7

Traffic Circulation Should Be Planned for Maximum Efficiency 8

Examples of Good Traffic Circulation Garage close to kitchen Bedrooms and bathrooms close together Family areas close to a guest bathroom Closets near front door Traffic flow not through conversation or work areas Traffic flow efficiently from level to level Stairs off central hallway and near main entry Stairs not accessed through another room 9