House Styles

What purpose does the low pitched roof serve on the RANCH house?

• It improves heating and cooling on the inside of the house.

• It helps with rain draining off.

When did the MODERN house become popular?

• 1930

• 1920

• 1940

PRAIRIE houses are typically __________.

• asymmetrical

• symmetrical

What is the most important feature of the PUEBLO RIVIVAL style?

• The corners of the walls are rounded and it has round roof beams called “vigas”.

• The irregular rectangle shape.

• The tall, pitched roof.

How can you spot a SPANISH style house?

• clay tiles on the roof

• dormer windows

• tall columns

Choose 3 features on a GEORGIAN COLONIAL house:

• hip roof

• pillars/columns

• multi-pane windows

• wraparound porch

Which of these features does NOT represent a FRENCH PROVINCIAL house?

• contrasting colors using neutrals

• squared shape exterior

• long and rectangular

Which color scheme best describes a LOG house?

• monochromatic

• triad

• complementary

TOWNHOUSES are more ____________.

• tall

• wide

• tall and wide

How can you spot an ART DECO style house?

• geometric shape

• dormer windows

• tile roof