The document discusses different architectural styles including traditional and contemporary styles. Traditional styles are related to specific historical periods while contemporary styles are part of current design trends. Some traditional styles discussed include English Tudor, French Mansard, French Provincial, Early American, American Colonial, Western Ranch, and Western Adobe. Key features of different styles like roof design, exterior materials, and floor plans are provided. Contemporary styles borrow elements from traditional styles but are not defined by a single historical period.

1. Architectural Styles

2. Architectural Styles An architectural style is defined as a set of structural design features that makes one type of building different from others. Traditional: customs of habits established in the past; traditional architecture is usually related to a period of history Contemporary: current style; not related to a specific period or tradition; they are part of the times and customs of the period in which they are built

3. Identify Architectural Styles Shape of the structure Roof design Chimney style Exterior building materials

4. Formal Design Formal design in architecture means that buildings follow set patterns. These patterns relate to the appearance of a building and to its uses. Columns Symmetrical design

5. Informal Design Informal designs are usual contemporary. They tend to have features such as: open kitchens breakfast bars non symmetrical

6. Traditional Styles English Tudor French Mansard French Provincial Early American American colonial Western Ranch Western Adobe

7. English Tudor Exposed heavy timbers on outside walls Windows are tall and narrow often with diamond-shaped panes High, decorative chimneys Steep roof with at least one gable Floor plans are usually informal

8. French Mansard Developed by Francois Mansard Roof with double slope Dormers thrust out from the slanting sides of the 2 nd floor exterior Typically finished in brick with quoins at the corners Windows and doors have full-length shutters Floor plan frequently contains a double-sided fireplace

9. French Provincial Developed in the provinces of France High-pitched hip roof Large chimneys Shutters for doors and windows Can have quoins on the corners, brick siding, and curved lintels over windows and doors

10. Early American Floor plan is usually rectangular and balanced Exterior walls are often plain with wood siding Simple gable roof Windows are usually double-hung with shutters Floor plan often has a story and a half of living area

11. American Colonial More elaborate than Early American Vertical trim boards at corners and simple columns on the sides of the front door Dutch colonial is a variation with brick or stone siding, wood shaked roofs, and gambrel roofs

12. Western Ranch Informal and spread out One level Low-pitched gable roofs with overhangs Exterior materials include wood or stone Interior designs are often rustic or country and can include exposed wooden beams

13. Western Adobe Similar to a ranch home One level and spread out Frequently has a u-shaped floor plan and a courtyard Low roofs covered with tile

14. Contemporary Styles Doesn’t identify one specific style, but borrows features from traditional styles.