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traditionally built on a solid foundation, constructed from stone, cement, or even seashells
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traditional dwelling and ceremonial structure of the Navajo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico
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built from a brick masonry formed of sand and limestone, along with asphalt roof tiles.
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made of squared oak timbers joined by mortises, tenons, and wooden pegs
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large and imposing Wood or stone exterior. The majority of Victorian styles use wood siding
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tudor-style homes feature half-timbered frames that contrast their white stucco exterior, making them easy to identify
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A romanticized interpretation of the traditional French farmhouse
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characterized by gambrel roofs having curved eaves along the length of the house.
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typically built of adobe, or mudbrick, and have exposed wooden beams that support the roof and can extend outside to establish a veranda
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named after commonly used wooden salt containers from the colonial period
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arched doorways and symmetrically placed elements. They are usually two stories tall with steep hipped roofs
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arched doorways and symmetrically placed elements. They are usually two stories tall with steep hipped roofs.
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symmetry, low-pitched roofs, ornate decorative details, round-arched windows, and classical influences
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a large, Early American style, 2- or 3-story frame house with a characteristic colonnade extending across the front. The roof extends over the colonnade."
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practiced architecture from around 1875 until 1914
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square or rectangular, made of brick, and features symmetrical windows, shutters, and columns
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a style of architecture found mostly in coastal areas of the Southern United States
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oak interiors, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained-glass windows
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A large porch supporting the front gable dominate the facade of the home
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the simple yet solid construction of farmhouses make its way to the US.
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Cape Cod homes have a picture-perfect cottage feel with dramatic sloping roofs, curb-appealing symmetry with the main door at the front and center, and adorable dormer windows that seem to wink at passersby
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maintained design will still bear its earthy, neutral exterior colors, and sometimes feature stone, brick, or stucco accents alongside its primary wood siding
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a type of vernacular architecture traditionally associated with the countryside of Scandinavia
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a symmetrical façade with a low-pitched gable roof and rows of impressive columns
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a house that evokes the gothic style of cathedrals built during the Middle Ages in Europe
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the logic of entire Classical volumes, unlike Classical revivalism (see Greek Revival), which tended to reuse Classical parts
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However, the practice has been around for nearly as long as humans have been constructing their own shelters
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a military outpost where troops are stationed to provide protection to an area
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emerged in Chicago around 1900 from the work of a group of young architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright
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light, taut plane surfaces that have been completely stripped of applied ornamentation and decoration
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vacation architecture
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single-story residences
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a ranch that's had two or more levels added to it
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used a narrow, stretched out plan that allowed most living areas to face the south, providing maximum exposure to the sun
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A smart home's devices are connected with each other and can be accessed through one central point—a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or game console
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The first modern tiny houses began appearing in the early 2000s as people sought to live more simply and reduce their environmental footprint