Adobe/Stucco
Adobe/stucco homes are directly
influenced by the PUEBLO tribes
that inhabited the cliffs of the
American Southwest. While the
ancient Pueblo dwellings date back
to 750 CE, homebuilders have
incorporated style elements in
their architecture since the 1920s.
Pueblo-style homes have an earthy
appearance, using adobe, stucco,
and concrete to create SMOOTH,
TERRA COTTA exteriors. Flat
roofs, courtyards, heavy wooden
doors, and ceiling beams are big
standouts. Modern versions of
this design are primarily in NEW
MEXICO, other DESERT-RICH
STATES, and parts of MEXICO.
Craftsman
The Craftsman home depicts the
QUINTESSENTIAL AMERICAN
neighborhood. Swayed by the
Arts and Crafts movement, this
trend gained momentum in the
late 19th century, peaking from
1900 to the 1920s.
Craftsman homes have low-pitched
roofs, open floor plans, exposed
beams, and open front porches.
They're built from natural materials,
like brick, wood, and stone, with
hand-crafted details and fixtures.
Although "Craftsman home"
and "BUNGALOW" are used
interchangeably, the bungalow is
only one type of Craftsman.
Others include prairie-style,
mission revival, and four-square
designs. These styles are in
the PACIFIC NORTHWEST,
MIDWEST, and CALIFORNIA.
