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80
Adobe
traditionally built on a solid foundation, constructed from stone, cement, or even seashells -
400
Hogan
traditional dwelling and ceremonial structure of the Navajo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico -
1200
German
built from a brick masonry formed of sand and limestone, along with asphalt roof tiles. -
1396
Half Timber
made of squared oak timbers joined by mortises, tenons, and wooden pegs -
1400
victorian
large and imposing Wood or stone exterior. The majority of Victorian styles use wood siding -
1400
Tudor
tudor-style homes feature half-timbered frames that contrast their white stucco exterior, making them easy to identify -
1498
French- Normandy
A romanticized interpretation of the traditional French farmhouse -
Dutch Colonial
characterized by gambrel roofs having curved eaves along the length of the house. -
Spanish-Stucco
typically built of adobe, or mudbrick, and have exposed wooden beams that support the roof and can extend outside to establish a veranda -
Saltbox
named after commonly used wooden salt containers from the colonial period -
French-Provincial
arched doorways and symmetrically placed elements. They are usually two stories tall with steep hipped roofs -
French-Country/manor
arched doorways and symmetrically placed elements. They are usually two stories tall with steep hipped roofs. -
Itailianate
symmetry, low-pitched roofs, ornate decorative details, round-arched windows, and classical influences -
Southern Colonial
a large, Early American style, 2- or 3-story frame house with a characteristic colonnade extending across the front. The roof extends over the colonnade." -
Glided Age
practiced architecture from around 1875 until 1914 -
Georgian
square or rectangular, made of brick, and features symmetrical windows, shutters, and columns -
Tidewater South
a style of architecture found mostly in coastal areas of the Southern United States -
Adams
oak interiors, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained-glass windows -
Early Classic Revival
A large porch supporting the front gable dominate the facade of the home -
Farmhouse
the simple yet solid construction of farmhouses make its way to the US. -
Cape Cod
Cape Cod homes have a picture-perfect cottage feel with dramatic sloping roofs, curb-appealing symmetry with the main door at the front and center, and adorable dormer windows that seem to wink at passersby -
Craftsmen
maintained design will still bear its earthy, neutral exterior colors, and sometimes feature stone, brick, or stucco accents alongside its primary wood siding -
Swedish-Log Cabin
a type of vernacular architecture traditionally associated with the countryside of Scandinavia -
Greek Revival
a symmetrical façade with a low-pitched gable roof and rows of impressive columns -
Gothic Revival
a house that evokes the gothic style of cathedrals built during the Middle Ages in Europe -
Neoclassism
the logic of entire Classical volumes, unlike Classical revivalism (see Greek Revival), which tended to reuse Classical parts -
Earth Sheltered
However, the practice has been around for nearly as long as humans have been constructing their own shelters -
Garrison
a military outpost where troops are stationed to provide protection to an area -
Prairie Style
emerged in Chicago around 1900 from the work of a group of young architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright -
International
light, taut plane surfaces that have been completely stripped of applied ornamentation and decoration -
Bungalow
vacation architecture -
Ranch
single-story residences -
Split-Level
a ranch that's had two or more levels added to it -
Solar
used a narrow, stretched out plan that allowed most living areas to face the south, providing maximum exposure to the sun -
Smart
A smart home's devices are connected with each other and can be accessed through one central point—a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or game console -
Tiny House
The first modern tiny houses began appearing in the early 2000s as people sought to live more simply and reduce their environmental footprint