24 Section 1 Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
architect has many options, such as making
extensive use of glass for appearance and interior
light. Alternatively, an architect may choose to
place emphasis on exposed structural members
to create a distinctive look reminiscent of a spe-
cifi c style, such as Craftsman. In fact, architects
take inspiration from many different styles to
create functional, yet interesting, designs for
their customers. See Figure 1-28.
Multifamily Housing
The homes discussed to this point in the
chapter are single-family residences. This means
that a single family lives in the home. Today, many
people choose to live in multifamily housing,
buildings that provide homes for more than one
family. Examples of multifamily housing include
cooperatives, condominiums, townhouses, and
apartments.
Residential Architecture
Today
Contemporary houses are the result of years
of architectural design and evolution. In this
context, the terms contemporary and modern are
not associated with any special style of house.
They simply refer to a house that is current and is
not from the past. However, most contemporary
house designs borrow some distinctive features
from traditional styles. See Figure 1-27.
The needs and fi nances of a family generally
dictate the type and style of today’s construction.
The rapid development of new building mate-
rials and methods of construction and fabrica-
tion have made it possible to design homes that
require minimal maintenance, which is often a
high priority for people with busy lifestyles.
The ability of the architect or building
designer to meet the client’s needs is equally
important. Depending on client interests, an
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Figure 1-27. Today’s architects draw from many different ideas and styles to please their clients. The architect
of this house used a large amount of glass with Craftsman overtones to create a light, airy feel.
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