American homes boast rich, diverse architectural stylesPatricia Poore
In the early 1900s, American builders begin to reject the elaborate Victorian styles. Homes for the new century were becoming compact, economical, and informal as the American middle class began to grow. New York real estate developer Fred C. Trump, built this Tudor Revival cottage in 1940 in...
Historic American Homes brings you some of the best Historic Home Plans from the Historic American Building Survey, printed on full size architectural sheets. These architectural drawings of original historic traditional and historic houses are not only
Learn about home architectural styles and exterior details that give a house its character and tell a story about its history in this guide.
Perhaps because of this, Americans have long treated their homes as investments, selling when the market is right and investing in a larger, more luxurious property to ascend the equity/social scale. This is just one way in which dwelling in one place over time and the American Dream seem ...
Now entering my 25th year of being an architectural photographer I've had the pleasure of working with many great people and photographing their amazing projects. Working throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and all around the country has given me access to photograph a variety of styles ofarch...
Google’s annual Year in Search offers insight into the aesthetics that captured American’s attention this year
Their humble stance and return to building with natural materials set them apart from other styles. Exposed rafters, natural unpainted wood and extraordinary craftsmanship made these homes incredibly unique. Read more… American Foursquare –The simple a easily adaptable Foursquare was the perfect ...
The Colonial home style is one of the oldest architectural styles that are still very common in many states. Its origins date back to the 17th century when European settlers built their homes inspired by the architecture of their countries. These different designs are the foundations of Colonial ...
However, unlike what people often imagine, rendering is not always a realistic visualization of architecture. Since it is a tool for visual communication, renderings can have different styles depending not only on the project itself but also on the specific targeted audience and, above all, on ...