architectural styles Jolene Grimsley
victorian
a victorian style house has a mansard roof, two slopes on all sides the lower slope was steep and the upper slope is flat. usually was bright colors these houses are a show of money
shed
the shd style was popular in the 1960s. makers are charles moure and robert venturi. the roof is diagnal. it has large windows.
ranch
popular int he 50s and 60s, when people wher moving to the suburbs who wanted to raise a familey. its one level, longs spread out open fllor plan. a big front yard for the kids to play in. a simple house for people to raise a familey
prarie
a prarie style house was popular in the 50s and 60s made by frank loyd wright. large windows, natuarl colors. streched ou and its made to blend in to nature.
italianate
nane from italy. more square thanectangular. skinny rectangular windows
greek revival
light colors. looks like the white house. large windows, poles in the front.
federal
simple square or rectangular box. two to three stories. somtimes had two chimmineys. named in honor of the governmentof the united states,
craftsman
looks like buildings added on to other buildings but its just one house. usually stone and decoritive.
a-frame
roof is shaped as an A. not good for a familey. large windows. can not add on. large windows.
geodesic dome
shaped as a dome. has large windows. nutral colors and prevents heat loss
geogian
popular in 1700-1780. americans where becoming more smart and educatd. two to three stories, large windows and ussually has 2 chimmenys