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

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

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

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

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

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9. + The Southern Colonial One of the most “gracious” of all the colonials is the Southern Colonial This style reflects the warmth, quaintness and hospitality of the old south The outstanding architectural features are the front colonnade and the giant portico 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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11. + The Contemporary Style The style that is generally called contemporary is the result of many years of planning, design and evolution They typically borrow style characteristics from many of the traditional styles New construction materials and methods are making the impossible, possible and the contemporary style continues to evolve

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

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