Title: Analyze architectural styles.
Course: Architectural Drawing and Design (21103-36) > Section: Exploring Architectural Design Foundations

Analysis may examine the components of various architectural styles, including

- residential styles (e.g., Cape Cod, bungalow, colonial, contemporary, salt box, ranch, Victorian, split level)
- function (e.g., steep roofs in snowy climates, heavy masses in desert areas)
- materials (e.g., interior vs. exterior, shingle types, siding types)
- construction methods (e.g., balloon frame construction vs. platform frame construction, frost line considerations for foundations)
- styles across different regions and cultures.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some of the influences on early American architecture?
- What are examples of different styles of architecture in the community?
- What are three characteristics of each of the architectural styles studied?
- What are some global architectural styles?