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The houses were inspired by Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings but they began building between 750-900 CE

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multi-storied

very thick walls

supported roofs made of strong timber

some houses had more than 100 rooms!!

built with blocks of volcanic tuff

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Teepees started some where in the Middle Archaic period, about 4,000 years ago.

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tent make with wooden poles and animal skin

had smoke openings at the top

built for the Great Plains region

the women were the ones responsible for teepee construction and maintenance

they were sometimes built slanted so that the rain would not come into them while it rained

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originated in the year 5,000 BCE so 7,000 years ago

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long and narrow

housed multiple families (single building)

many smoke holes were cut into the roof

some where up to 20 feet wide and high

meant for the farming tribes

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Built before the colonial times so in the early 17th century 

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semi-permanent dome housing

wooden arched poles covered with bark, grass, or hides

found in west and northeast regions

take longer to put up than teepees

hold up against the worst weather

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The gambrel roof allows for more room on 2nd floor

Flared eaves - wide roof overhang

2 chimneys on either side

very symmetrical housing

front porch that extends across the front of the house

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The original style of these houses were built 1690 to 1850

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central door and chimney

steep gable roof with very little overhang

symmetrical windows near the roofline

most of the houses were smaller in their times

was used to keep the harsh winter our in England

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they have steep gable roofs

based on military garrison/fort design

overhanging second story

very thick walls in the house

they made the second story bigger than the first since they thought it was safer to

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LONG pitched gable roof

one story in the back and then two in the front

flat face with a central chimney

makes them ideal for when it rains and snow

they can be traced back to ancient Greece!!

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Narrow, multi paned windows

High, steep hip roof with tall slim chimneys

Stone, stucco or brick sometimes with half-timbering (board embedded in stucco)

sometimes smaller rooms were separated by a stone fireplace

features space in the exterior for gardening or courtyards

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typically have a gable roof

rural location

functional porches

they used to often be located next to rivers or lakes

the people who wanted these houses would build it themselves

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Symmetrical facade

Central front door with pilasters and transom window – possibly with a pediment

Low pitch gable or hip roof and dental molding under the eave

Brick, stone, or stucco (brick is most predominantly used)

Window decorative headers.

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They were being built in 1780-1840 (mainly in 1791)

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Similar to Georgian concept but includes:

More ornamentations

Palladian windows

Fanlights & sidelights at the front door

emphasizes balance and symmetry

very rectangular

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The original home was begun in 1792 during the Federalist period.

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The White House was originally designed without the porticos

The large porticos were added around 1830

There are 132 rooms!!

President Theodore Roosevelt gave the White House its official name

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Main feature was the covered entry or porch with classical columns (like a Greek temple)

Large pediment over portico

Low pitched roof

Double hung windows

They can have issues with leaking roofs and repairs could be a lot of money

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Started being built in the 1840s through the 1860s

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Steep cross-gable roof

Decorative trim and finials

Gothic pointy arch windows

Widely used on churches and universities, but also homes

Can include stained glass in some windows

Used to be made of limestone or carved out of wood

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From the late 1840s to 1890 it achieved huge popularity in the United States

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Square or rectangular flat or low pitch roof

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Square or rectangular flat or low pitch roof

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Square or rectangular flat or low-pitch roof

Wide overhanging eaves supported by decorative brackets

A square cupola or tower was common

Is involved with masonry sometimes

Allows for a lot of windows of all sorts of sights

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A steeply pitched gable roof with projecting gables, and towers/turrets

Asymmetrical in shape

Decorative fretwork, spindles, posts, and finials

Patterned shingles and masonry

It can include very outstanding bay windows

It has wrap-around porches

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They started being built 1890 to 1940 but got popular from 1920's to 1930's

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Loosely based on medieval England Tudor period

Decorative half-timbering (boards embedded in stucco)

Steep multi-gabled roof

Diamond paned casement windows

Very patterned stonework or brickwork

overhanging second stories

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Low-pitched flat or shed clay tile roofs

Smooth stucco walls

Terracotta and iron ornamentation

Carved doors, doorways, windows and cornices

Houses bigger than one floor have balconies and terraces

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This style become popular around 1900 in Chicago.

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Cantilevered, flat roofs

Rows of windows

Horizontal orientation on trim, bricks, cedar siding, etc.

Have a large central chimney

Asymmetric floor plans

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This style originated in California in the mid-20th century

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Low-pitched gable or hip roof

Built of natural materials, such as real wood, stone, and brick

Porches with thick square or round columns

It is ideal for people who want to own smaller homes

Can be divided my materials

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Flat roofs and surfaces

Made of lightweight, mass-produced, industrial materials

No ornamentation or color

It became popular during the Great Depression

Remained popular because of World War 2

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Bold exterior decorations

Flat roofs and smooth walls and rounded corners

Experimentation with materials, such as glass block, neon, chrome, mirrors, and opaque glass panels

Bright colors were used

After WWI people wanted to break away from old traditions.

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Single-floor living with backyard emphasis

A garage

Low-pitched hip or gable roofs

Have very large windows and sliding doors

It was popular countrywide in the suburbs.

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Low-pitched hip or gable roofs

Floor levels are staggered with typically two short sets of stairs

A garage

They were built for very cheap

C

ompact houses so they were popular

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Began in the 16th century then it was adapted by English

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Single-family homes built side by side that share a common wall

Traditional layout of living space on the first floor and bedrooms above

Some models have a business below

This style is seen on the East Coast primarily

Helps give more space for more homes

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This style was popular from 1945 to 1969

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Flat or shed roofs

Clean simplicity and integration with nature

Large windows and open floor plans

Includes lots of wooden furniture

Ruled mainly in New York

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. It originated in the 60's and 70's, and is still popular today

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Designed to be better for the environment

Include solar or geothermal energy sources

Take maximum advantage of natural features such as sunlight and tree cover to improve energy efficiency

Beitou Library is a popular example of this type of style.

Should be cheaper to run

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Use internet-connected devices to control appliances and systems, such as lighting and heating

Also called home automation

Also designed to improve energy efficiency

Very safe and secure

Home management insights

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They started to gain traction in the 2000's and are popular today.

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A home with square footage between 100 and 400 square feet

Can be on wheels or set on a foundation

Environmental, Financial, and lifestyle benefits

68% of tiny homeowners do not have a mortgage

Quick and easy to clean up