House StylesGateway – Unit 7 – Green Architecture

© 2012 Project Lead The Way, Inc.Green Architecture

Home Styles in the United States

• Adobe• Cape Cod• Colonial• Country• Log• Mediterranean• Modern

• Ranch• Salt Box• Tudor• Victorian

What is a Green Home?

• Minimizes environmental impact while maximizing design, energy and material resource efficiency.

• Healthier, more resource-efficient materials and processes in construction, renovation, operation and maintenance.

• Committing to a green home is committing to a higher quality of life for you, your family, your community, and the world.

Adobe

Southwestern US and some Spanish speaking countries

Adobe is made of tightly compacted earth, clay, and straw.

Cape Cod

Colonial

Country

Earth

Geodesic

Log

Mediterranean

Modern

Ranch

Salt Box

Tudor

Victorian

Quiz Time!

Identify the styles of homes in the next slides from your

area.

How Many of the Styles Are in Your Region?

• Adobe• Cape Cod• Colonial• Country• Log• Mediterranean• Modern

• Ranch• Salt Box• Tudor• Victorian

Image Resources

HousePlans.com. Retrieved May 5, 2011 from

http://www.houseplans.com/house_architectural_styles.asp