Fernandez Types of Houses PDF

Bungalow - A bungalow is typically a single-story house, though some have a half second floor or a loft space. - It often has a compact, square, or rectangular floor plan. - Bungalows usually have a low-pitched roof and a horizontal shape. - They are known for their simplicity and for being economic...

Bungalow - A bungalow is typically a single-story house, though some have a half second floor or a loft space. - It often has a compact, square, or rectangular floor plan. - Bungalows usually have a low-pitched roof and a horizontal shape. - They are known for their simplicity and for being economical to build. Cottage - Cottages are often associated with rural or semi-rural locations. - They are usually small and cozy, often with one or one-and-a-half stories. - Traditional cottages are made with natural materials like stone or wood and have a quaint, charming appearance. - They often feature a picturesque style with gardens, thatched roofs, and an emphasis on a harmonious relationship with nature. Detached House - A detached house is a stand-alone residential structure that does not share any walls with neighboring buildings. - It offers more privacy than other types of houses since it is separated from other homes. - Detached houses often have a garden or yard surrounding the property. - They come in various architectural styles and sizes, from modest to grand. Semi-Detached House - A semi-detached house is a single-family dwelling that shares one common wall with another house. - It is essentially one building divided into two separate homes, each with its own entrance and amenities. - This type of house offers some of the privacy of a detached house but is generally more economical to build and buy because of the shared construction costs. - They often have a symmetrical design, with each half being a mirror image of the other. Terraced House - A terraced house, also known as a row house or townhouse, is a style of medium-density housing where identical or mirror-image homes are conjoined in a row, sharing walls on both sides. - These houses are typically two or more stories tall. - They are common in urban areas due to their efficient use of space. - Terraced houses often have small front gardens or stoops and a longer back garden. Block of Flats (Apartment Building) - A block of flats is a multi-story building that houses several individual apartment units. - Flats are self-contained housing units that are part of a larger residential building. - This type of housing is common in urban areas where space is at a premium. - Blocks of flats can range from simple, low-rise buildings to luxurious, high-rise towers with many amenities. - They offer less privacy than houses but may provide shared facilities such as laundry rooms, gyms, and communal gardens.