1. Welcome to the World of Architecture
Chapter 1
The World of Architecture
Welcome to the World of Architecture

2. The Cape Cod

3. The Cape Cod Developed over 200 years ago. Very traditional home
Usually built as 1 or ½ story but later 2 stories have become common
Originally had a steep roof with little overhang
Eve lines are near the top of the window

4. The Cape Ann Very much like the Cape Code except for the chimney
The Chimney is usually centrally located and larger than the Cape Cod
The home consists of simple lines and sound construction and a feel of colonial atmosphere.

5. The New England Gambrel

6. The New England Gambrel
Variation of the colonial home but features a Gambrel Roof where the pitch is abruptly changed.
The advantage of the Gambrel roof is the extra headroom and usable living space

7. The Garrison

8. The Garrison
The traditional feature of the Garrison is the overhanging second floor.
The separate corner posts make it possible to use shorter stronger posts.
The short straight lines provide economy in framing materials.
Extra space is added at the second level by the overhang at very little extra cost.

9. The Salt Box

10. The Salt Box Considered a Colonial
Consists of a long roofline sloping generally from ridge to eaves.
Gets its name from the shape of coffee, tea, cracker and salt boxes found in Colonial stores.
The long slanting roof was helpful in combating the bitter winds common to New England winters.

11. The Southern Colonial

12. The Southern Colonial
This house was designed to express a mood of elegance and traditional charm.
Outstanding features include the front colonnade and portico.
Usually massive with upper and lower balconies
Three story chimneys for bedroom fireplaces
Ornate woodwork and iron trim
Roof over the driveway

13. Modern Structures

14. Modern Structures

15. Modern Structures

16. Modern Structures
Many of today’s structures are well planned while others lack imagination or design balance.
The term modern does not denote any one particular architectural style.
Most modern homes borrow distinctive features from traditional features.

18. Modern Homes
The most important job of the architect is to design homes that satisfy the customers.
The rapid development of new construction materials and methods of fabrication has made it possible to design homes that require minimum maintenance.

19. The Ranch Design

20. The Ranch Design
Long low one story house that grew out of the rancher’s homes of the southwestern part of the country.
Low pitched roof
Gables and overhanging eaves
One or two car attached garage
Contain basements

21. Trends in Architecture
Many homes are designed for dramatic effects
Many are designed for a particular style
The BIG trend is to design a home that is dramatic yet comfortable.