multi-storied

very thick walls

supported roofs made of strong timber

some houses had more than 100 rooms!!

built with blocks of volcanic tuff

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

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

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

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

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

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

LONG pitched gable roof

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Square or rectangular flat or low-pitch roof

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

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

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

Cantilevered, flat roofs

Rows of windows

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

Have a large central chimney

Asymmetric floor plans

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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