The architectural style of homes has evolved drastically with the advancement of human needs and skills. During the precolonial era, homes fulfilled the basic need for shelter and protection from the natural world. These traditional vernacular, or folk, homes where fashioned from local and readily available materials such as wood and thatching material. Visually these homes where very rudimentary and, provided very basic accommodations for the family’s needs. Early colonization introduced more European concepts to housing design known as the Hall and Parlor Cottage. During this period, settlers where learning new ways of producing heat. These homes where constructed from stone or wood. The gabled roofs are sloped at the sides in a parallel …show more content…
The visual design of these homes offer symmetry through side gable roofing and a centered front door. The modernized revision of these traditional styles enriches the practicality of the home to fit the needs of today’s society. For example, these homes usually have additions such as garages and carports to accommodate the growing need to commute. Based on growing societal demands, a modernized Cape Cod style home would be ideal for my family. The Cape Cod style underwent a major revival in the mid-20th century. The aesthetic appeal of this home is ideal for my family because it is detached from other homes, provides, more space, and expansion opportunities. The traditional aspects of the fireplace and symmetrical placement of the multiple windows is alluring. The windows provide a lot of natural lighting, and the wood burning fireplace would provide alternate means of heating the home. This would save my family a nice amount of money in utility expenses. Finally, having two boys, my families need for space outweighs our interest in aesthetic value. The Cape Cod offers multiple stories in the home, allowing more space for each person. Generally, homes of this style also offer yard