Project 1.1.3 Architectural Styles

Introduction

Typically, people associate pyramids with Egypt. However, pyramids have been created all over the world. What makes us associate a style with a certain culture or time period? Recognizable architectural styles are often a result of nearby building material, weather, and culture.

Equipment

  • Computer with presentation software
  • Internet access

Procedure

  1. Choose one of the following architectural styles:

Style / Era / # Stories / Materials / Features / Location
Art Deco
Arts and Crafts
Bungalow
Cape Cod
Contemporary
Counter Culture
Cubic
Dutch
English
Farmhouse
Federal
French
Garrison
Georgian
Greek Revival
International
I-Style
Italianate
Modern
Neo-Eclectic
Neolithic
Normandy
Prairie Style
Queen Anne
Ranch
Saltbox
Shed
Southern Colonial
Spanish
Split Level
Tudor
Victorian
  1. For your chosen style, find and record the following:

a.Identify thedecade or years of most common use and when first used

b.Identify thetypical number of stories for the structure

c.Identify and describe the building materials used in the style

d.Identify and describe the Distinctive features of the style that make it identifiable and unique; list thethree most common

e.Identify and describe how the purpose of the structure, site location, the use of lines, form, color, texture, rhythm, balance, proportion, and unity are used in the architectural style.

f.Provide at least three examples of the style; include an example from the local area if appropriate, using sketches if digital images are not available.

g.Provide information about the use of the style, such as its use as a residential, industrial, or commercial structure, architects who may have used the style, and other information that will enhance learning about the style.

h.Identify and describe the location, state, or country, where this style is most commonly used.

  1. Create a presentation including four slides. Slide one should include the title of the presentation and your name. Slides two and three should highlight and summarize your findings. Slide four should citeyour references.

Conclusion

  1. How is the culture of the people reflected in the architectural style?
  1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building a home with your chosen style today?

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