Chapter 1

The World of
Architecture

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• Trends in Architecture

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• Today’s architect has a freedom of
design seldom known in the past.
• Some homes are designed for stately or
dramatic effects.
• Others are styled for particular settings
such hillsides, seashores, or cliffs.

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• The stately appearance of this two-story

home is achieved with the use of various
building materials and interesting designs.
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• The complex layout of this home

creates a dramatic effect.
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• This residence was designed for a

seashore setting.
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• The roof design, use of glass, and

structural materials of this residence are
particularly suited for the arid climate.
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• Trends in architecture appear to moving
toward dramatic, yet comfortable, living
styles.
• Homes are being developed that
complement the site, provide a feeling
of openness, and retain privacy.

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• Attention to detail in every aspect of this

home blended with a sense of unity
produces a superb family residence.
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• This house,
reminiscent of
traditional
architectural
design, fits
comfortably on a
small city lot.

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• A current trend in architectural design
that is receiving strong support is called
postmodern architecture.
– This “style” combines traditional and
contemporary influences that are strongly
reminiscent of popular styles of the past.
– However, modern materials and building
techniques are used.

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• An example of postmodern architecture that

combines traditional and contemporary
influences.
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• A postmodern structure strongly

reminiscent of the Georgian era.
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• Another trend in residential architecture
is the renovation of older homes.
• Many older homes are structurally solid
and may be restored to their original
beauty.
• With the addition of new systems and
appliances, these homes can be very
functional today.
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• A restored
Victorian home
that maintains the
strong design
influence of the
past.

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• Elements of
Victorian
architecture, as
shown in this
restored
structure, still
show elegance
today.
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• An older home before renovation.

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• An older home after renovation.

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• Experimentation with new materials and
design concepts continues to produce
radically new structures.
• Earth-protected homes and dome
homes are two categories.
– Earth-protected homes use earth to provide
insulation.
– Dome homes use triangular sections to
enclose a large interior space.
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• Earth-protected homes require particular

site characteristics to be successful.
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• This dome home
is constructed
from triangular
sections
assembled on-site
to produce the
roof and walls of
the structure.

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