An A-frame is a post–World War II–style house built with a frame in the shape of one or more 'A's.' The steep roof typically extends nearly to the ground on both sides of the structure, offering structural strength and a distinctive, triangular appearance.
A bi-level house, also known as a split-level home, features two floors, with the main entrance located between the two levels, giving unique architectural and functional advantages.
A bungalow is an early-twentieth-century-style, one-story house that often features an open or enclosed front porch. It’s known for its simple, practical design, and is usually free-standing.
An Eastlake House is a nineteenth-century-style home characterized by its ornate three-dimensional ornamentation created with chisels, gouges, and lathes, rather than scroll saws. Its unique styling predominantly features details that resemble furniture legs and knobs, distinguishing it from other Victorian architectural styles such as Queen Anne and Carpenter Gothic.
A Federal-style house is an early American architecture type characterized by its box-shaped design and a flat roof, often incorporating classic design elements such as symmetrical fenestration and decorative moldings.
Monterey Architecture is a distinctive nineteenth-century style characterized by its 2-story structure and a prominent balcony spanning across the front of the second floor.
A Pueblo or Adobe House is an architectural style that relies on adobe brick or simulated materials to create structures resembling those found in early 20th century Southwestern U.S. These houses often feature characteristic projecting roof beams known as vigas.
Southern Colonial is 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.
A Stick-Style or Carpenter Gothic House is a nineteenth-century architectural style characterized by its exposed framing members, steep high roofs, complex silhouettes, diagonal braces, and extensive gingerbread trim.
A Swiss Chalet is a picturesque, alpine architectural style characterized by 1½- to 2½-story gable-roofed houses with extensive ornamental woodwork, often designed for mountain environments.
Tudor-style homes are an English-style architectural design that exude an imposing and fortress-like aesthetic. These homes typically feature materials such as stone and brick, often accented with stucco and decorative half-timbering. The windows and doors are characterized by molded cement or stone trim, adding to the grandeur of the design.
