Home Styles Chp 14,15, 16

Which of the following was a cultural influence on homes built by Native Americans?

Zoning laws are negatively impacting the quality of life in new housing developments.

Homes in the Mission style were fashioned after the old mission churches in So California.

Housing developments that are self-contained towns are known as master planned communities.

A one-level home generally has one zone for all activities.

The French, who settled in the southern Miss.Valley used porches to keep their houses cool.

The kitchen area is an example of the service zone in a house.

A pitched roof is sometimes called a gable roof?

Which of the following events led to the building of inner-city tenements?

Dormers were sturdy homes built to help colonists survive the harsh winters?

The split level home popular during the  50's was a modification of the bungalow.

Which of the following is a current trend in housing design?

When evaluating a floor plan, you should consider all the following EXCEPT

A two level home could be a problem for someone with difficulty climbing stairs.

A retirement housing development is an example of a planned neighborhood.

Building codes include provisions for health, safety and sanitation.

One of the most important considerations when evaluating a floor plan is the traffic pattern.

An advantage of an open floor plan over a closed floor plan is that ?

In an effective floor plan, hallways are generally long to provide better access.

Stores and office buildings may be located in commercial zones.

Longhouses were multifamily  homes, built by European colonists in North America?

A room used as a home office is an example of a lifestyle related change in housing design.

In a split level home, the entrances are split, one in front and one in back.

Building codes are uniform and consistent from community to community.

Castle like details are characteristic of the French Chateauesque style.