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Introduction
Have you ever thought about what your dream house would be like?  Just imagine living in a 
home that is tailored just to fit you.  You can make it as large or as small as you please.  There are no limitation.  What is your preference?  Do you like columns or arches. Would you prefer casement windows or bay?  How about and indoor pool or a closed in basketball court?  The possibilities are endless.  Join us as we take an adventure discovering the many historical homes styles that have influenced the modern homes of today.  You may find your ideal dream home or if not have fun designing and creating your own. 
 
 

You will research historical homes and learn the different aspects of style associated with each period.
You will also take a tour of your neighborhood and identify the homes in the area.  After studying the many different architectural features of home  on the internet, in books and etc. you will design your own home demonstrating your knowledge of architectural history by implementing many of these features in your designs.

Day 1

"TREASURE HUNT'  Find an example of each house listed below.  Describe the house in about 2 sentences.  make a copy of your favorite style.

1. Gothic Revival 
2.Georgian Colonial
3.Itallian Renaissance
4.Germanic Cottage
5.British Georgian.
6.Classical Style
7.Queen Ann Victorian
8.English Tudor
9.Ranch Style
10.Garrison
11.Spanish adobe
12.Cape Cod

Day 2
Continue research on housing styles.You may also use magazines, books or pictures to aid you in your search.

Day 3
"DISCOVERY' 
 

Travel through the neighborhood and make a list of the housing styles in your area.  You may take photos or make sketches.
Include these  photos in your assignment.

Day 4
"FEATURE THIS"

GROUP ACTIVITY:
Students will use magazines ,the pictures printed from the web search and the photos or sketches collected during the neighborhood search to identify the architectural features .  Compare these features with the charts and pictures displayed in class.

Day 5

'CREATING A MASTERPIECE'

Design your own home using at least 3 of the architectural features you've learned.  List the name of each feature and the style of  house from which it was borrowed.
 

Here are some great sites to help you with you search.
 

http://www.dlc.fi/~hurmari/castles.html
http://www.mdinns.comnns/stmarys.html
http://www.for.nau.edu/~twp/architecture/georgian.html
http://www.vahistorical.org/Vh/House.htm
http://www.owt.com/ebchs/architecture/kennewick/h_kennewick_homes.htm
http://www.for.nau.edu/~twp/p399/styleshome.htmlhttp://www.dlc.fi/~hurmari/castles.html
http://www.for.nau.edu/~twp/architecture/georgian.html
 

Completion of this lesson will provide you with hands-on-experience and first-hand knowledge of diverse home styles.
you will recognize various historical homes and their architectural features.  You will gain knowledge in designing your own home and developing a floor plan.

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A field Guide to American Houses, Virginia & Lee McAlester 
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