1. ARCHITECTURAL STYLES WATKINS

2. Determine owner’s needs Successful design Represents owner’s lifestyle Meets owner’s needs

3. Client needs Considerations and requirements Family structure and number Family or individuals’ interests and activities Financial considerations Location of lot Number of levels Architectural style Zoning ordinances and covenants

4. Development of Architectural Styles Influences Climate Available materials Building techniques of time period Styles Few structures exemplify one particular style Categorized by most significant features Transitions Between time periods Geographical origin

5. Development of Architectural Styles Significant developments Post and lintel Arch Vault Dome

6. Development of Architectural Styles Influences on early American architecture European styles Basis for development of American styles England, France, Spain, Italy Most significant influences

7. Development of Architectural Styles Structural influences Available materials Climate Settlers’ backgrounds Origin of style names Geographical region Shape of structure Time period

8. Floor Plan Styles Single-level Residences Most common styles Stair-free access Simple maintenance Variety of exterior styles More costly to build Require large lot

9. Floor Plan Styles Split-level Residences Suited to sloping sites Greater construction costs Separate sleeping, living, recreation areas Split side-to-side or front-to-back Combine features of one and two-story homes

10. Floor Plan Styles Two-story Residences Economical to build w/ numerous options Separated living and sleeping areas Minimal land required Maximum building area at lower costs Less foundation material Fewer exterior walls Smaller roof

11. Floor Plan Styles 1 ½ Story Residences One & a half story homes Steep roof allows attic living space Dormers let in air and light

12. Floor Plan Styles Dormer-style Residences Two levels Upper level about half of first floor Incorporates a steep roof Dormer level forms attic-like area Economic features of two-story homes

13. Floor Plan Styles Multi-level Residences Endless possibilities for floor levels Style dictation Owners’ living habits Site topography Most costly homes

14. Exterior Styles - Georgian Basic style modified throughout colonies Available material Weather Classical principles of ancient Greeks Form and symmetry evident in front elevation Centered entry with equally spaced windows Columned porch Doorway with carved wood detailing Southern homes most often built of brick Northern homes covered with wood siding

15. Exterior Styles - Saltbox Common modification of Georgian style Symmetry without much detail Two-story at front tapers to one-story in rear Shutters on windows

16. Exterior Styles - Garrison Combines Saltbox & Georgian styles Modeled after fort structures Upper level extends past lower level Heavy timbers support overhang

17. Exterior Styles - Federal Combines Georgian with Roman & Greek styles Wood or brick exterior High, covered porch with centered Greek-style columns Arched trim door Projected pediments cap windows

18. Exterior Styles – Greek Revival Classic Greek architecture proportions & decorations Large, rectangular, boxlike Two-story portico Low, sloped gable roof Greek columns Adds decoration

19. Exterior Styles – Southern Colonial Similar to Georgian style Also referred to as Plantation style Flat, covered porch Extends length of the house Protection from sun and weather

20. Exterior Styles - English Unsymmetrical layout Stone, brick, or heavy timber & plaster Diamond-shaped window glass

21. Exterior Styles – Dutch Colonial Defined by roof style Gambrel (Barn) roof of two levels Steep lower level roof serves as second floor Upper roof is traditional gable style

22. Exterior Styles – French Normandy Multilevel Framed with brick, stone or wood, and plaster Gable or Hip style roof Circular turret near center of home

23. Exterior Styles – French Plantation Two full floors Wraparound porch Hip roof

24. Exterior Styles – Spanish Colonial Exterior of adobe or plaster Arches and tiled roofs Timbers frame flat or low-pitched roof Grills or spindles in windows Balconies with wrought-iron railings

25. Exterior Styles - Farmhouse Two-story construction Little or no trim or detail work Surrounded by covered porch

26. Exterior Styles - Ranch Originated in Southwest Single-story rambling layout Low-pitched roof with large overhang Original exterior materials Stucco Adobe

27. Exterior Styles - Victorian Also called Queen Anne style Irregularly shaped floor plans Ornate detailing

28. Exterior Styles - Contemporary Also called Modern style Meets wide variety of needs Reflects lifestyle of owner Traditional exteriors Untraditional floor plans