Instructor: Mr. Clyde E. Johnson Moderator: Ms Cathy Russell

At the end of this lesson you will be able to: List the four basic house designs. Explain the chief advantages of each house design. List disadvantages of each house design. Distinguish among designs.

The choices available are : 1.One-story or Ranch 2.One-and-one-half-story, 3.Two-story, 4.Split-level.

Advantages: 1.Affords Indoor-Outdoor Living. 2.Absence of stairs except for in basements. 3.Low Pitched Walls wide overhang Roofs. 4.Maintenance is easy. 5.Simplified Construction. 6.May have basement or crawl space. Can you think of other advantages?

Disadvantages: 1.More costly to build because of roof and foundation area (sq ft). 2. Requires a larger lot. 3. Heating may be a problem if its depended on a furnace. 4. Maintenance cost may be more because of larger roof and exterior wall area. 6. Hall space must be kept to a minimum. Can you think of other disadvantages?

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Advantages: 1.Allows for expansion of the attic. 2.Dormers are added for additional Light. 3.Economy in cost per unit of habitable Space. 4.Heating cost is minimized. 5.Cooled by use of louvered windows. 6.More economical to build than ranch. Can you think of other advantages?

Can you think of other disadvantages? Disadvantages: 1.Adequate ventilation is needed especially in the summer. 1.Minimum attic space less than 5ft. is considered unusable. 3.Dormers, stairs and a slightly steeper roof are principal additional costs. 4. Electrical and plumbing should be planned with expansion in mind. For a large collection of one-and one-half story homes visit:

Can you think of other advantages? Advantages: 1. Requires a smaller lot. 2. Has smaller roof and foundation area compared to the ranch. 3. Heating and cooling is simple and comparatively economical. 4. Ventilation is easy and effective when windows are used properly. 5. Has given way to more contemporary styles.

Can you think of other disadvantages? Disadvantages: 1.Generally exterior maintenance is more costly because of the height. 2.For some people the need to climb stairs is considered a disadvantage. 3.Not as popular as before but has taken on a contemporary look.

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Advantages: 1. Uses sloping or hilly lot to advantage. 2. Makes efficient use of space. 3. Separates sleeping, living and recreation area on different levels. 4. Little or no hall space is required. 5. There are variations to the split-level: Side by side split Front to back split Back to front split. Can you think of other advantages?

Disadvantages: 1.Cannot and should not be built on a flat lot. 2.Generally more expensive to build than two- story homes but cheaper than the ranch. 2.Heating may be a problem if not handled properly. Can you think of other disadvantages? For a large collection of level homes visit:

For a large collection of level homes visit: What Style do you of house do you live in? Should apartment buildings included in this categorization? What do you think?

1.One chief advantage of the ranch design is that it lends itself to _____ living. 2. Compared to ranch and one-and-one-half-story houses, the two- story house is more _____ to build. 3.The _____ house was conceived for the hilly or sloping site. 4. _____ homes generally require a considerable amount of hall space. 5. A ranch home may be built with a basement, a _____, or on a slab. Complete each statement by supplying the missing answer.

Read Pages 37–50 of the text Architecture by Clois Kicklighter Complete Review Questions at the end of Chapter p Complete Workbook activities on Pages 9–14 Research the Internet for additional or supplemental Information. Visit any architectural firm or city planning office and talk to Architects, Designers, Planners or Builders to develop greater understanding of house designs.

Clip pictures or take photographs of examples of the four basic house designs studied in this chapter—ranch, one-and-one-half- story, two-story, and split-level. Write a brief description of each style. Add this material to your portfolio. Start a collection of architectural designs. Collect pictures from magazines, newspapers, and advertising pamphlets, or use your own photographs to illustrate the various traditional and contemporary house styles. Include pictures of the current trends in architecture as well. Label the house style illustrated by each picture and list the identifying features of each design. Add this material to your portfolio. Portfolios will be presented in Face to Face session August 20, 2008.

Text: Architecture -Residential Drawing and Design by Clois Kicklighter (c 2006) Student Workbook- Architecture by C.Kicklighter Website dedicated to a variety of residential designs. Web and Local Community Libraries Architectural firm or city planning offices.

Sincere thanks goes out to our Ms. Cathy Russell for her brilliant and dynamic instructions. Thanks to all of my colleagues with whom I’ve had a great collaborative experience. Thanks to the Goodheart –Wilcock publishers for use of diagrams and pictures.