Architectural Styles and Terms

This type of architecture uses simple shapes, cool colors, smooth texture and is horizontally balanced.

• Spanish Architecture

• Federal Architecture

• French Architecture

• Modern Architecture

This architectural style is usually composed of brick, block, or stone, has a chimney through the structure and is built in a box like shape.

• Modern Architecture

• Ranch Architecture

• Cubic Architecture

• Federal Architecture

This style of architecture is symmetrical, contains dormers, has a steep roof and often a rough texture i.e. stucco.

• Modern Architecture

• Federal Architecture

• French Architecture

• Spanish Architecture

What is the horizontal window above the door called?

• Transom

• Peak-a-boo Window

• Picture Window

• Bay Window

What is the structure in front of the door considered?

• Awning

• Canopy

• Portico

• Roof

What term could be best used to describe the action of this building?

• Lean

• Cantilever

• Hover

• Float

What is the triangle section known as?

• Cupola

• Finial

• Entablature

• Pediment

Which house has a horizontal emphasis?

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This architectural style is known for half timbering.

• Federal

• Saltbox

• Tudor

• Victorian

Name that Style!

• Ranch

• Cape Cod

• Queen Anne

• Bungalow