Housing by Candace Dodd

Pueblo

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-07 17:25:10 UTC

Pueblo houses originate from the Pueblo Indians from the southern part of the United States. Today we use modern construction tools, but they used limestone blocks or adobe bricks back then. The style looks like a pyramid because they made each story back from one another. They would use wooden ladders to get from level to level. The bottom floors were used for storage.

Teepee

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-07 17:41:33 UTC

Teepees were used primarily by Indians in the plains region of the united states. These people were nomadic, meaning they traveled around and had no set home. It was built with giant poles to frame it and dried animal hide to make the walls. They would paint the outsides of the teepees with stories of great battles or of folklore.

Longhouse

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-07 17:47:40 UTC

Used by northeast native tribes, the longhouse was made of bark and used tree saplings to make the frame. They are wide houses and are one story tall. There were separate doors on either side, sometimes used to separate men and women.

Wigwam

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-07 17:53:06 UTC

A domed house made of wood used by Eastern Indians. The homes were small and not permanent. The home had other names like wikiups and wetu. These homes were created by male tribe members and the women would cover the house in bark to make the walls.

Cape Cod

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-08 17:09:26 UTC

Symmetric Windows and a door in the center. The style started in the 1600s by English settlers. It became more popular in the Northeast United States.

GAMBREL/DUTCH COLONIAL

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-08 17:12:49 UTC

Roof overhangs and it has dormers. It came from the Dutch and how their homes looked. They gained traction in the Northeast United States.

Garrison

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-08 17:19:44 UTC

Based off of military forts. Its usually 2 stories with one story overhanging. The chimineas are normally near the edge of the roof. It was popular in the New England colonies.

Saltbox

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-08 17:29:08 UTC

The house has a long gable roof and a flat front with a chimney in the middle. They are named after old saltboxes in the 18th century.

French

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-08 17:34:46 UTC

Steep roof and has a rectangular shape. They often have full porches. It is based off of the French's homes and was popular in New Orleans and Louisianna.

Farmhouse

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-08 17:45:02 UTC

Popular in Southern States. Big porches and has gable roof. They also have many smaller windows. They had big porches so people could be shaded from the sun to do family activities.

Georgian

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:17:07 UTC

Usually made of brick and symmetrical. It also has grand entrances. It was popular in countries like England and gained traction in 1714.

Federal

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:17:39 UTC

Very similar to Georgian except it has more exterior decoration, and different windows. It is very symmetrical. It started becoming popular in 1780. An example of this type of architecture is the Massachusetts State House.

Greek Revival

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:18:23 UTC

Based on Greek and Roman temples. It has classic columns and an overhang. The roof is also lowly pitched. It began in the 1700's. Many of these types of homes are found on America's east coast. An example is the second bank of the United States.

Gothic

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:33:40 UTC

A popular place that captures this style is the Cathédrale of Notre-Dame de Paris. The style has pointed windows, decorative trim and steep roofs.

Italianate

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:34:24 UTC

This style came from medieval farmhouses. It features a square roof and a tower in the center. The windows are tall and long. It was popular in the mid 19th century in the US.

Victorian (Queen Anne)

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:34:50 UTC

Asymmetrical with turrets and/or towers. The exterior has lots of decoration. It gained popularity in 1880. The Carson Mansion in California is a perfect example of this style.

Tudor Revival

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:48:32 UTC

Based on Medieval architecture. Half of the house is timber the other half if brick. It has steep roof and casement windows. It became popular in the 1890's in America.

Spanish Revival

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:49:05 UTC

This style utilizes low pitch roofing and primarily uses red tiling for it. The doorways are normally rounded and the walls are made of stucco. It gained traction in 1915. A place that has this style is the Castro Theatre in San Francisco.

Prairie

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:49:47 UTC

This style become popular around 1900 in Chicago. They have flat roofs, lots of windows primarily in rows, and horizontally places trim, bricks, and other things like that.

Craftsman

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:50:28 UTC

Wide and low layouts with gabled roofs are a staple of the craftsman style. This style originated in California in the mid-20th century. It is ideal for people who want to own smaller homes.

Modern

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:51:05 UTC

This style was very popular from the 1930's-60's and utilized cheap mass produced materials. It also has no ornamentation. It became popular because of the Great Depression and stayed popular because of World War 2.

Art Deco

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 15:51:29 UTC

Smooth walls with rounded corners are a big characteristic of this style. Bright colors are also primarily used for this style. This style was primarily used in the 1920's with buildings like the Empire State Building in New York.

Ranch

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 17:37:41 UTC

Single floor with a low pitched roof. Also a garage and a emphasis on the backyard. This style was popular in the 1930-40's. It was popular countrywide in the suburbs.

Split Level

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 17:42:42 UTC

Second level sticks out and has a long garage. two short steps of stairs. People built these because they were cheap and compact in the 1960-70's.

Mid Century Modern

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 17:52:13 UTC

Sustainable

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 17:53:02 UTC

These were made with the environment in mind and takes advantage of the features built around them. Most of the time they include geothermal or solar panels. It originated in the 60's and 70's, and is still popular today. Beitou library is a popular example of this type of style.

Smart

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 17:54:06 UTC

These houses are connected to the internet and is designed to improve on the amount of energy we use. These houses are popular today and started to gain traction in the 2010's. The Kloof Road House in Johannesburg is a popular example of this type of building.

Tiny

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-09 17:54:48 UTC

Tiny homes are what the name implies, being 100-400 square feet. The homes are either made to travel with wheels, or are set to the ground. This style has a heavy emphasis on simplicity and often times forces people to downsize and get rid of things. They started to gain traction in the 2000's and are popular today.

Row

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-12 17:06:46 UTC

Shares a common wall with another home. They have two floors with a bedroom on the top floor. They often have a flat roof. This style is seen on the East Coast primarily, but are ideal in cities as they give more space for more people to have homes.

Mid Century Modern

cdodd8293 — 2024-02-12 17:09:24 UTC

These homes often times have flat roofs, large windows, and open floor plans. This style was popular from 1945 to 1969 and ruled primarily in New York.