Post on 17-Dec-2015
Blueprint
Set of architectural drawings used in the construction of a building, using symbols to represent structural features
LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
An accreditation which recognizes good environmental and ecological building and design practices
Vapor Barrier
Materials added to walls and attic areas to help reduce drafts and prevent moisture from getting into a home
Weather Stripping
Strips fastened along the edges of windows and doors to reduce drafts and heat loss
Architectural Styles: Garrison
Named after early garrisons, or forts Second story overhanging, allowed extra
space without widening the foundation, always on the front of house and sometimes on the sides and rear
Overhang also created a supporting effect that prevented 2nd story floor from sagging
Symmetrical Design Steep Roof Small Panes of Glass
Architectural Styles: Saltbox
Type of Cape Cod Created by adding a lean to in the back Name comes from shape of boxed used at the
time to store salt 2- 2 ½ stories tall Steep Gable Roof; back side of roof extended
to the first floor Large central chimney Large windows with small panes of glass
Architectural Styles: Spanish
Resemble old mission churchesWindows and doors are arch shapedWrought Iron found on balconies or
windowsMade of stucco or adobeRoof covered with red tilesCame to America in 1800’s
Architectural Styles: Gothic
High, steep roofExposed framing members on outsideLots of gingerbreadComplex and ornate windows & doorsOverhanging roof with bracesPeople were fascinated with use of ban
saws and what they could make. This was a fad that came along in 1800’s.
Architectural Styles: Italianate
Large 2-3 story homeOverhanging eaves on top storyDecorative ironworkHeavy cornice lines along roof with
bracketsOften have square or octagonal towersFirst built in U.S. in 1837
Architectural Styles: Victorian
Became popular after Civil War; named after Queen Victoria of England
Lots of decorative trim called gingerbread
High porches, steep gable roofs, tall windows, high ceilings, dark stairways, long halls, and a turret, or small tower
Owners tried to outdo each other on amount of trimwork
Architectural Styles: Craftsmen
May also be called BungalowOne story with low pitched roofMade of brick or stoneWindows are set high so furniture can be
placed beneath themCovered porch with columnsPopular in early 1900’s
Architectural Styles: Georgian
Popular during King George I, II, III reign of England
Symmetrical and simple exterior lines Windows with small panes of glass Captain’s walk or widow’s walk at top of house Tall chimney at each end of the home Decoration under eaves. Especially to doors
and windows Style changed due to where it was built: stone
in Mid Atlantic, wood in New England, brick in South
Architectural Styles: English Tudor
2 – 2 ½ story home, second story overhanging bottom
Stonework on bottom-half , stucco and timber on top half: HALF TIMBER
Massive chimney High peak roof lines Small, leaded glass windows Bedrooms on second floor Protruding second story supported by wooden
brackets
Architectural Styles: Art Deco
Flat roof, metal framed windowsDistinctive door decorationsBecame popular in 1920-1930’s due to
Hollywood.Curved lines, glass block wallsBoatlike appearanceRectangular shape
Architectural Styles: Federal
Popular after American Revolution Boxlike shape, 2 stories high Symmetrical, flat roof surrounded by a
balustrade: fence like part on roofline Small portico on front that was supported by
columns Pediments, found over porticos. Segmental or
triangular pieces used as decoration
Architectural Styles: Four Square or Prairie
Prairie made popular by Frank Lloyd Wright. Designed them to accommodate changes taking place in families
Prairies not built in boxlike rooms, interiors flowed together by using porches, large windows, and terraces.
Prairies blended well with their surroundings Made out of natural stone and other materials Four Square homes 2 – 2 ½ stories, boxlike Hip roof with a one story veranda ( porch) Faced the street and had hipped dormer in front Symmetrical, plain porch columns, little decoration One of the most popular styles in early 1900’s
Architectural Styles: French Manor
Made of stone or brick, steep roof line1- 2 ½ storiesAsymmetrical shape, large chimneysSome have half timberingLarge homesCurved doorways and entrances in
middle of home. Some may have central turret ( tower) for entrance.