Types of Homes

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Types of Homes

• By
• Kayleigh
• Lynn

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Ranch

• Long and low one story house. Low pitched roof,
  picture windows with an enclosed patios in the
  rear.

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Colonial

• Styles originated from Georgian, saltbox and Cap
  Cod. The door is very noticeable and decorative,
  also supported by pilasters. They typically
  extend forward, this house for the most part is
  symmetrical especially with windows.

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Victorian

• Very elaborately detailed, style was taken from
  medieval/ renaissance period. Very popular during
  the Victorian period.

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Queen Ann

• Steep roof, with ornamental gables over lapping
  decorative shingles for siding, with a wrap
  around porch. It also has columns and railings,
  some have a circular tower that extends the
  entire height of the building.

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Bungalow / Craftsmen

 

• A small one story house with an overhanging roof
  and covered porch. A low pitched roof, decorative
  beams or braces under the eaves. And a full or
  partial-width the roof supported by columns or
  pedestals.

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Greek Revival

• Two story rectangular house with symmetrically
  placed windows. A gable roof emphasized by wide
  trim at the cornice. Pilasters on the corners of
  frame houses or across the whole front.
  Elaborated entrance. Columns supporting a small
  or large porch.

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Cape Style

• 2 story house. Symmetrical simple rectangular
  design with central chimney and a pitched roof

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International style

• Emphasize function or usefulness. Combines simple
  geometric shapes to create an asymmetrical design
  that resembles a piece of sculpture.

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Contemporary

• Very wide eaves that hang over. Low roof, shows
  support beams. It also has an unusual placement
  of windows. It is supposed to look like it is
  natural.

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Split Level

• Horizontal lines low pitched roof and overhanging
  eaves of the ranch style. Has three levels of
  living space each connected by short flight of
  stairs. Has traditional decorative details at
  times.

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Roofing
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• Gable Cross Gabled
  Simple Hip
• Pyramid Hip Cross Hipped Mansard
• Salt Box Gambrel Shed Flat

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Windows
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• Double hung Slider Casement
  Bay / Bow
• Palladian Architectural