Housing Styles

 This style of home is called a tudor. It is classified as a tudor because of the chimney and the stucco, wood, brick, and half timber that it uses.



This style of home is called Neo-Classical. It maintains symmetry while using pillars. This style often distinguishes the house as important; for example: The White House.





This style of home is called Queen Anne, or Victorian. These homes are often multi-colored with elaborate woodworking on the exterior, called "gingerbread."







This style of home is called a Bungalow. These homes are often times small, and represent a small town. They also are known for having low-pitched roofs.







This style of home is called a Ranch or Split Level. These homes are often small, dominated by the garage with less public rear patios.



This style of home is called a Prairie Style. These homes have strong horizontals with organic and natural textures.






This style of home is Colonial Revival. These are the most popular housing styles in America. There are many different kinds like Dutch, Spanish, New England, and Georgian.







This housing style is called International School or Contemporary Styles. They influence commercial buildings like glass towers that dominate over a city skyline. These buildings are similar to the Neo-Eclectic styles.




A Cape Cod cottage is a style of house originating in New England  in the 17th century. It is traditionally characterized by a low, broad frame building, generally a story and a half high, with a steep, pitched roof with end galbes, a large central chimney and very little ornamentation. Traditional Cape Cod houses were very simple.




This housing style is called Colonial Revival Dutch. These homes are recognized by the "gambrel" style roof.





This style of home is called Neo-Eclectic. These homes are large and more contemporary. They are more popular in modern time.