1. Introduction to Architecture Dr. Dan TrentMississippi Valley State UniversityAugust 28, 2013 Chapter 1 The World of Architecture

2. OBJECTIVES Identify the historical influences that helped shape today’s home designs Recognize and describe the elements of contemporary dwellings Discuss current trends and influences in architecture Identify types of multi-family housing

3. KEY TERMS Americans with Disabilities Act (ADDA) Apartment Cape Cod Condominium Contemporary (modern) Cooperative Garrison Multifamily housing

4. KEY TERMS New England Gambrel Postmodern Architecture Ranch Salt-Box Southern Colonial

5. People and Their Structures Home design has been developed to suit the climate and the needs of families in various parts of the country

6. People and Their Structures Cape Colonials – Cape Cod

7. People and Their Structures Cape Colonials – Cape Ann

8. People and Their Structures New England Gambrel

9. People and Their Structures Garrison

10. People and Their Structures Salt Box

11. People and Their Structures Southern Colonial

12. Contemporary Structures Contemporary STYLE – Years of architectural planning, design and evolution – Most “borrow” some distinctive features from more traditional structures – Others are almost independent of past designs

13. People and Their Structures Contemporary

14. Contemporary Structures Ranch Design – Long, low, one story design that evolved from ranchers homes in the southwest United States – Traditionally built on a slab, but now basements are common – Recently many ranch homes have developed an “L-shape” design to break up the straight-line effect

15. People and Their Structures Ranch

16. Trends in Architecture Post modern architecture

17. Trends in Architecture Repurposing and “green” technology

18. Trends in Architecture Repurposing and “green” technology

19. Multifamily Housing Cooperatives Condominiums Rental Apartments

20. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADDA) Illegal to discriminate against disabled people in areas of: – employment – Public & private transportation – Public & commercial buildings

21. Internet Resources American Institute of Architects www.aia.org www.aia.org Builder Magazine www.builderonline.com www.builderonline.com