| Diverse forms of architectural designs have evolved | | | | particularly symbolic of Gothic architecture such as the |
| over time. From the conventional designs to the trendy | | | | pointed arches, large individual windows, flamboyant |
| or stylish ones-you can see a mammoth's change in | | | | designs and the emphasis on the creation of vertical |
| terms of design. Architecture first took large-scale | | | | lines in the design. |
| shape with the construction of the Egyptian pyramids. | | | | Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized the American home |
| However, today's architects are beginning to construct | | | | when he began to design "Prairie" style houses with |
| buildings in deference to their energy efficiency. This | | | | low horizontal lines and open interior spaces. Prairie |
| sustainable architecture, or green architecture, uses | | | | style architecture was seen in 19th century to the early |
| recyclable materials and strategically positions buildings | | | | period of 20th century. The first Prairie houses were |
| to reuse their own energy. | | | | usually plaster with wood trim or sided with horizontal |
| This article will give you an insight about the different | | | | board and batten. Later Prairie homes used concrete |
| architectural styles which can be used to design your | | | | block. Prairie homes can have many shapes: Square, |
| home or apartment. The most beautiful and popular of | | | | L-shaped, T-shaped, Y-shaped, and even |
| all styles would be the Ancient Greek Architecture. | | | | pinwheel-shaped. |
| The beautiful and ornate carvings and pillars speak | | | | Scoring a close second in our Dream House Survey, |
| volumes of the ancient Greek architecture. There | | | | the English Country House style is reminiscent of |
| existed three major architectural systems (orders) in | | | | Medieval English cottages and manor homes. English |
| Greek architecture. The three orders are Doric, Ionic | | | | Country houses are very popular because of their |
| and Corinthian. All these styles add exuberance and | | | | elegant and classy look. |
| modesty to your home. | | | | So, above is the description of some popular styles of |
| Gothic architecture was prominent during the high and | | | | architecture or creation. Choosse your favorite style |
| the late medieval period and began at the Abbey of | | | | and have fun with construction! |
| Saint-Denis. There are certain characteristics that are | | | | |