1. House Styles 3/18/11

2. House Styles Introduction Today's residential construction gives us near limitless possibilities for house design. Even though there are still some shapes and designs that are considered common. These are common to Michigan and other parts of the USA, however other countries may have different. All have names and today we will go through the most common and different types. – Please draw a rough outline of each and label them this will be on your exam.

3. The Ranch Always one story Can have garage attached or detached. Typically 2-3 bedroom Common during 70-early 90’s Many modular homes are available in this style

7. The Cape Cod Typical of New England Style reminds you of a 3 years old house drawing Upstairs can range from small and used as a spare room to large and spacious being able to have multiple rooms. What separates it from ranch is a second story and steep roofs. Typically upstairs are warm in summer and cold in winter.

10. The Farm house Always two story Can be easily added on to. Typically where added on to as the family grew. Good designs, however normally small rooms inside.

13. The Chalet Pronounced SHALL-LAY Came from northern Europe and the Swiss areas Common in northern Michigan Very efficient in winter Looks like the typical Ski Lodge Like a cape cod style however large overhangs on the roof for snow.

17. The Victorian Built during 1830’s-1900 Very ornate homes Typically Large in size Can some in many different styles Superior craftsmanship A shift in culture from homes being a place to east and sleep to becoming a place of gathering for friends party's and other gatherings The more ornate the home the more prominent the family.

20. A Victorian Classical

21. The Gambrel Looks like a barn Main feature that separates it form others is the Gambrel roof Allows for lots of room upstairs. Maximum use of space.

23. The Salt box Named after you guessed it a early American salt box Flat front Normally 2 story's Short roof in front long roof in back Lots of room for space covered

26. The Tri-level Like a ranch but half the house is kind of a two story Part of the first story below grade Second part above grade Can have flooding issues Normally well heated/cooled Very common in the 1970’s

28. The Colonial Similar to a victorian However almost always have a front face Ornate Simplicity Very vine wood working inside Typically large in size

31. The Bungalow A rebirth in craftsmanship 1920’s started to appear in suburban areas Small front long house however In my opinion it was the last style of house to come about with a custom décor Very common in the upper Midwest Most common and known for in Chicago area

36. The A Frame As name implies, looks like the capital A No room for attic Lots or living area in a small house plan All walls typically angled Great for cabins

40. The log cabin style

45. Modern or Contemporary A house that doesn’t fit into the other categories Very Modern looking Normally the talk of the neighborhood Doesn’t normally fit into the style of the neighborhood, which is okay Houses take on the character of the owner

48. THIS OLD HOUSE HOME NIGHTMARES I HOME NIGHTMARES I

49. Assignment After watching this slide show please write a ½ page paper on what you thought was the most dangerous situation and why? How could it have been corrected? Can you see yourself doing this one day as a shortcut method.