The Evolution of Exteriors

Chapter 6

Traditional HousesFolk Houses: effected by region, climate,

resources available.Native American: huts or pueblos, hogansSpanish: red tile roofs, down southScandinavian: log cabins, up northGerman: wood homes, in the Northeast areaEarly English: coastal homes of stone, or more

than one story houses, up in the New England area.

Dutch: found in New York AreaFrench: in the Great Lakes and down the Mississipi

River.

Classic Traditional HousesGeorgian: brick homesFederal: Box like shaped houseGreek Revival: Two-story and white pillarsSouthern Colonial: 2-3 story house with

columns across the entire front, elaborating the Greek revival style.

Victorian: Decorative trim, associated with horror movies.

Modern HousesPrairie Style: rooms all seperatedInternational Style: the modern homeBungalow: one-story homesRanch: same as a bungalow but may have

a basement, bigger than the bungalowSplit-level: three or four levels

Contemporary HousesSolar Houses: most energy from the sun

Use solar panels Earth-Sheltered Houses

Part of the house is in the ground (and it is not the basement)

Chapter 7/ Understanding House PlansArchitectural Drawings: Information about

the size, shape, and location of all parts of a house. Has to be drawn to scale.

Alphabet of Lines: Different types of lines the architect uses to communicate ideas. (178)

Symbols: represent doors, windows, fixtures, placement, etc. (179)

Views for Architectural DrawingsPlan views: the floor planElevation Views: shows all sides of the

houseSection Views and Detail Views: Very

detailed plan of heights, widths, rooms etc.Renderings and Models: colors and a

realistic look at the house at a smaller level( think toy house)

The Space WithinThe Quiet Area: bedrooms and bathroomsThe Work Area: kitchenThe Social Area: daily living space,

entertainment.Separating Areas and Rooms: Arranging

floor plans so that these areas are separately correctly.

Traffic PatternsThey provide no traffic jams in houses.Convenient and directProvide adequate space without wasting it.Provide east access from the entrances to other parts of the house.Separate traffic to the work, social and quite areasAvoid going through the middle of roomsAvoid interfering with privacyAvoid cutting through a kitchenKitchen is easy accessService entrance to clean up area.Utility area to outside access.

Survey the Storage SpaceBuilt in storageBuilt in closetsLocated for convenient use

Evaluating the Floor PlanWhen looking at different floor plans or

houses decide if it will work for you and your family and what your needs are.

You can always adapt space with construction.

Housing Modifications for People with Physical DisabilitiesExteriors:

Entrance face southNonskid surfaces outsideHow big the garage is and drivewayRamps, sidewalks

InteriorsHandrails on stairsWell lit entry waysOpen traffic areasFor more look on pages 190-192

ActivityReview: chapter 6: 5,6,7,9,10,13Chapter 7: 1,6,78,9,11,12Activity: Find three different floor plans of

houses online and copy and past them (if you can) onto a word document and then list 5 pros and 5 cons of each of the houses based on floor plans and exterior and interior (ch.7)

Tell me which floor plan is your favorite and why.