Architectural Styles Abby Ness
Georgian Georgian is an older style of home. Most of the time the homes are made of brick. They are known for being completely symmetrical. They also usually have one or two chimneys and a side-gabled roof.
Federal Federal is also another style of old homes. It sometimes has big columns on the front porch. The shape is a simple square or rectangular box. This style also represents wealth.
Greek Revival Federal is also another style of old homes. It sometimes has big columns on the front porch. The shape is a simple square or rectangular box. This style also represents wealth.
Italianate Italianate buildings are either rectangular or square. They have a square tower to top off the building. They also include sloping roofs and tall, rounded windows.
A-Frame This style has a roof that is very slanted and makes the shape of an A. It usually has big windows. It is good for stormy or snowy places so the rain or snow can slide right off.
Geodesic Geode sic Geodesic is a very unique style of home. It is in the shape of a dome. It is a thin structure usually made of geodesic polyhedron.
Craftsman Craftsman style is more about what materials are used to make it. They can be made of stone, brick, stucco, or wood. They have lowpitched roofs and large front porches. They are usually one or one and a half stories.
Ranch Ranch style houses are one story and have a long, casual layout. They are usually an “L” or “U” shape with an attached garage. They are also very good family homes.
Prairie Prairie homes have multiple flat roofs and are supposed to look like a waterfall. The focus is horizontal rather than vertical. They are very geometrical and have large, central chimneys.
Shed This style of home has a single, sloped roof. They are asymmetrical and one to two story houses. They also are very simple.
Victorian VIctorian homes are made of wood or stone exterior and have a complicated, asymmetrical shape. They are very decorative and detailed. They have multiple towers and porches, making it seem very fancy and represent riches.