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Home Styles in the United States Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Home Styles in the United States Adobe Ranch Cape Cod Salt Box Colonial Tudor Country Victorian Log Mediterranean Modern

House Styles GTT – Green Architecture Unit 7 – Lesson 7.1 – Introduction to Sustainable Architecture What is a Green Home? Minimizes environmental impact while maximizing design, energy and material resource efficiency. Healthier, more resource-efficient materials and processes in construction, renovation, operation and maintenance. Committing to a green home is committing to a higher quality of life for you, your family, your community, and the world. Discuss ways to make each of the home styles green while building or remodeling. Topics that should be covered in any or all of the home styles include: A green home... Takes advantage of natural and renewable resources, either through passive design or renewable energy systems. Incorporates materials that were harvested and manufactured nearby rather than shipped from far away. May or may not be certified by LEED or another third party system. Is built or renovated in a way that has minimal impact on the natural qualities of its site. Contains materials that have been recycled or repurposed and provides them a second life. Does not contain harmful chemicals that are damaging to the environment and our health. Includes energy efficient appliances and systems. Is well insulated and energy and water efficient. Features native trees and plants in its landscaping. Is designed in a space-efficient manner. As you can see, being green can mean many different things. Not every green home includes all the characteristics listed above; it's more of an ambiguous concept than one that is very clearly defined. Being green is an attitude rather than a checklist.

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Adobe Southwestern US and some Spanish speaking countries Characteristics: Southwestern US and some Spanish speaking countries Adobe is the building material Tightly compacted earth, clay, and straw Shaped into bricks Influenced by early Pueblo dwellings Flat roofs Adobe walls Heavy timbers Mission style details Stucco walls Arched doorways Spanish Influence Red roof tiles Decorative railings Tiles in the courtyards Adobe is made of tightly compacted earth, clay, and straw.

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Cape Cod Characteristics: Pitched gable roof One and a half stories tall Sometimes has dormers Symmetrical in design Bedrooms upstairs Living, kitchen, dining areas are open and easy to entertain Usually has one or two fireplaces; bricks and stone are the most common materials

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Colonial Characteristics: Early American settlers Symmetrical in design Multi-paned windows Classic details Influenced by Dutch, English and French architecture Welcoming center hall Two story Front door with side windows Living Room on one side of the central hall Dining Room on the other side of the central hall Kitchen in the back Family-friendly design Could have dormers or columns

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Country Characteristics: Influenced by early European cottages Adapted by Americans Simple structures Symmetrical lines Central door Evenly spaced windows One or two stories Front or wrap-around porch Gabled roof lines

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Geodesic House Styles GTT – Green Architecture Unit 7 – Lesson 7.1 – Introduction to Sustainable Architecture Geodesic Characteristics: Round exterior, interior has many angles. Known for conserving building materials and conserving energy for heating and cooling. Strong structure due to equilateral triangular shapes used to build it; therefore can withstand environmental stress like earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes and snow load. Dome shape amplifies light and sound. Example: Epcot Center in Disney World

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Log Characteristics: Earliest home plans built in America Influenced by Swedish settlers Used where timber was easily found No nails were needed Sturdy Rainproof American log cabin was influenced by the Homestead Act of 1862 Oversized, covered porches Large picturesque windows

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Mediterranean Characteristics: Moorish, Byzantine, and Spanish influenced Warmer climates Stucco exterior Shallow red tiled roofs Wide overhangs Large windows Courtyards Open arches Exposed wooden beams American interpretation that echoes the relaxed, outdoor lives of the Mediterranean

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Modern Characteristics: Clean lines Simple proportions Open floor plans Lots of natural light Flat or shallow pitched roofs Lots of glass Important connections to the outdoor space Minimal furnishings and ornamented walls

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Ranch Characteristics: Developed in the late 1920s and early 1930s Inspired by early Californian Ranchos Dominated in the 1950s an 1960s One story Simple decorations Living and dining areas are combined Rectangular or U-shaped floor plans Sliding doors to rear patio

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Salt Box Characteristics: Similar to the colonial Symmetrical in design Multi-paned windows Central front entry Unique roof Shorter in the front, two story section Elongated down to the rear, one story section

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Tudor Characteristics: Inspired by medieval cottages and palaces Typically one and a half to two stories Upper floors sided with cladding Dark beams over whitewashed plaster Patterned stone or brick chimney Tall and narrow multi-paned casement windows Rounded doorways Bay window Large entries, living areas High ceilings Steep pitched roofs

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Victorian Characteristics: Brightly painted exterior Covered or wrap around front porch Detailed ornamental elements Turned posts, spindles, and brackets Ginger bread decorating Wide verandas Turrets and grand towers Asymmetrical layout Irregular roofline, gables facing several different directions

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Quiz Time! Identify the styles of homes in the next slides from your area.

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Teachers should insert pictures from their area or region to help make a wider connection. Use as many or as few as you would like.

How Many of the Styles Are in Your Region? House Styles GTT – Green Architecture Unit 7 – Lesson 7.1 – Introduction to Sustainable Architecture How Many of the Styles Are in Your Region? Adobe Ranch Cape Cod Salt Box Colonial Tudor Country Victorian Log Mediterranean Modern If you have a smart board or white board, have students circle or check the styles that are in your area.

Planning and Sketching a Floor Plan Civil Engineering and Architecture® Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design Image Resources HousePlans.com. Retrieved May 5, 2011 from http://www.houseplans.com/house_architectural_styles.asp