17, Contrast the following roof styles: gable, gambrel, and hip.
18. Solar and earth-sheltered houses are two energy-effi cient examples of the _____
housing style.
Think Critically
19. Draw conclusions. As many older homes and buildings face destruction in the
modern world, many people are striving to preserve the heritage of these older
structures. Draw conclusions about why is there growing concern to restore and
preserve these older buildings.
20. Form a hypothesis. Review the styles of architecture from the 1700s to the
present time. How are architectural features similar and different throughout the
ages? What features appear again and again? Form a hypothesis about why
certain architectural features are presently popular. What does this say about
people and culture?
Community Links
21. Walking tour. Take a walking tour of one of the oldest residential areas of your
community. What styles of architecture do you see? If possible, take a few
digital photos of the various architectural styles (be sure to ask permission of the
owners). Then examine the historical records of your community to fi nd out when
it was first settled. Who were the earliest inhabitants? Which of the houses in your fi
photos can you track down? Prepare a photo essay and summarize your fi ndings
for the class.
22. Real estate research. Use Internet or print resources to examine the classified
ads about real estate in your local community. Using the information and pictures
in the ads, compile a price list of different styles of homes that are currently on
the market. What styles do the ads mention? What are their descriptions? What
architectural trends can you identify in the ads? Are older homes more expensive
because of historical significance? Are certain styles of homes priced below the
market average? Is there a style of house that reflects the greatest value?
Academic Connections
23. Writing. Imagine you and your family were among the early settlers in North
America. Pick a style of Folk architecture and write a story that describes the
lifestyle you and your family might have experienced living in the house. Think in
terms of cooking, sleeping, bathing, working, learning, enjoying recreation, and
conducting other aspects of daily life. You may wish to illustrate your story. Share
your story with the class.
24. History. Choose an architect to research, such as Thomas Jefferson, Frank
Lloyd Wright, Robert and James Adams, William Morris, Walter Gropius, Ludwig
Mies van der Rohe, Robert Venturi, or Frank Gehry. Write a one-page report
summarizing the architectural influence of the architect. Include photos or
drawings of this architect’s work that represent his/her style. To where would your
class need to travel to fi nd the closest example of a building designed by this
architect?
Part 3 From the Ground Up