Jul 11th 2012 @ 5:30PM
The Shingle House (Style Spotlight)" alt="The Shingle House (Style Spotlight)" />
By Bud Dietrich, AIA First popularized by the Vanderbilts, Astors, Morgans and their peers, the Shingle style developed in New England in the mid to late 1800s in reaction to the highly ornamented Victorian revival styles. Simple forms and a minimum of ornamentation made the Shingle style America's first "modern" ... Continue Reading »
Jul 6th 2012 @ 11:30AM
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By Katya Popova Being an avid climber, I always had a hard time reconciling my love for sports and my love for interior design. Can they coexist peacefully in the home? Take one look at Houzz users' photos, and you'll find out that it can be done gracefully and with a sense of humor. If you are a fan of biking, ... Continue Reading »
Jul 5th 2012 @ 9:00AM
White Clapboard House (Style Spotlight)" alt="White Clapboard House (Style Spotlight)" />
By Beth Woodson and Kristy Harvey From the Kennedy compound to FDR's Little White House, white clapboard houses are part of America's history. The classic style and design of these charming homes may have originated in a different time, but thankfully, they're far from outdated. Take a look to see for yourself why ... Continue Reading »
Jun 27th 2012 @ 9:00AM
Modern Gable House (Style Spotlight)" alt="Modern Gable House (Style Spotlight)" />
By John Hill At its root, modern architecture is a break from the past, and in terms of the roof, that break is most explicit. Pitched roofs that traditionally serve to shed rain and snow are commonly eschewed in modernism for flat roofs, which sometimes serve as terraces for reclaiming the land the building ... Continue Reading »
Jun 20th 2012 @ 3:34PM
Modern vs. Contemporary Houses (Style Spotlight)" alt="Modern vs. Contemporary Houses (Style Spotlight)" />
By John Hill What's the difference between modern and contemporary architecture? Why the distinction? At its most literal, "contemporary" is the architecture being produced now, the architecture of the moment. "Modern" architecture breaks with the past -- specifically the traditional styles pre-dating the Industrial ... Continue Reading »
