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3800 BCE
Adobe
Soil, water and straw made up the adobe house. Mud walls form the house and the light that reflects on the house, transfer/provides heat and insulation -
1500
English-Half Timber
External and internal walls are constructed of timber frames and the spaces between the structural members are filled with such materials as brick, plaster, or wattle and daub. -
Swedish-Log Cabin
Only one room. Was only 10-12 feet wide to 20 feet long. Had a stone fireplace -
English-Saltbox
Flat front, and central chimney are recognizable features. Asymmetry of the roof. Low rear roofline. -
Hogan
It can take many shapes (rounded, square, exc), bark roof, timber or stone walls. -
Spanish-Stucco
Asymmetrical. Brick or stone covered in stucco. Arched shaped doorways and windows. Enclosed patios. Courtyards. -
German
More than one story, tall roof. Light exterior with dark wood. Lots of windows, usually placed in a way to make the home look symmetrical. -
French- Normandy
Tall, steeply pitched hipped roofs, eaves that flare upward to the roof wall intersection. Arched door openings. Mixed materials used. Large chimney. -
Georgian
Have simple exterior lines. Dignified appearances and symmetry. Windows with small panes of glass and either gable or hip roofs. -
Adams
Boxlike shape. Symmetrical. At least two stories. Flat roof with balustrade. Portico. Pediments. -
Early Classic Revival
Made of Brick, Stone, & Wood, Large Front Porch, Rectangular shape, Four Front Columns. -
Gothic Revival
Very pointed roofs and many slim chimneys -
Southern Colonia
Gable roofs, symmetrical, framed doorways, shutters, porches, and columns -
Tudor
Gable roofs. Groupings of windows. Decorative half-timberings. Stucco -
Bungalow
Low pitched roof lines. OVerhanging eaves. Front porch. Small interiors/ Single story or has a second story built into a sloping roof -
English-Cape Cod
Steep roof. Center chimney. Shingle. Windows often go to the roofline. -
French-Provincial
Delicate, dignified appearance. Symmetrical. Windows are a dominate part of the design. Tops of windows break into eaves. -
French-Manor
Balances symmetrical proportions, brick exterior, steep roof, arched tops, ta second story windows, porches -
Greek Revival
Large porches and many windows covering all sides of the home. -
Itailianate
Ornamented windows, porches, and doorways. 2 story building, Hipped roof. Centered gable -
Victorian
Abundance of decorative trim. High porches. Steep gable roof. Tall windows, high ceilings. dark stairways, long halls, turret (small tower). -
Dutch Colonial
Gambrel roof, curved eaves along the edge of the house. Grand entrances. Sidelights -
Tidewater South
Large wrap around porches. Broad hipped roof with no interruptions -
Prairie Style
Horizontal lines. Low roofs. One or two stories/ Central chimney. -
International Style
Weightless. Glass. Concrete. Rectangular. Flat roof. -
English- Garrison
Second floor is larger than the first. Stacked. Many windows. Exterior chimney. -
Split-Level
Floor levels are staggered. Garage is typically connected -
Solar
Panels installed on the roof, fans and pumps Active Solar: fans and pumps move heated air or liquid to stored area or wherever heat is needed. Passive solar: no working parts, has design that makes maximum use sun for heating-might include large areas of windows on southern side of house, and dark colored walls to absorb the sun to gradually transfer it inside. -
Ranch
Long, close to the ground profile. Wide and open layout -
Earth Sheltered
Some are designed to be partly underground. Many are solar powered.
