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Need resources for residential colonial architecture john 05-10-2006
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Posted by on May 10, 2006, 11:20 am
I'm having a general contractor build a house that I designed using
Broderbund's 3D Home Architect software. It's a 2-story colonial, or
maybe you'd call it a colonial revival. Here is a link to something
that is similar...

http://www.originalhome.com/gallery/gallery_baseplan1.html

Our builder is very competent, but he's not very savvy when it comes to
traditional architecture. Most of his houses are basic ranches. He's
done some colonials and cape codes, and the workmanship is excellent,
but I've noticed some annoying shortcomings when it comes to design,
like the windows are not spaced uniformly, or he'll just leave out the
center window on the second story, or he won't allow the proper amount
of space between windows for shutters. I've mentioned some of these
things, and his comments have included, "We'll I'm not a big fan of
shutters, anyway." ...but this is a colonial!!! (Again, see the link
above for the traditional look I'm trying to accomplish.) Other
concerns include roof pitch, window trim, the front portico, door and
baseboard trim, etc.

So here's my question... Is there a book or online resource that I can
refer to for information about standards for colonial architecture,
like dimensions, proportions, window spacing, etc? I really want this
guy to build our house, but he just needs a little help to make sure he
doesn't overlook some important details that could make the house look
really silly.

Please help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
John


Posted by RicodJour on May 10, 2006, 11:46 am
john@vieth.info wrote:
> I'm having a general contractor build a house that I designed using
> Broderbund's 3D Home Architect software. It's a 2-story colonial, or
> maybe you'd call it a colonial revival. Here is a link to something
> that is similar...
>
> http://www.originalhome.com/gallery/gallery_baseplan1.html
>
> Our builder is very competent, but he's not very savvy when it comes to
> traditional architecture. Most of his houses are basic ranches. He's
> done some colonials and cape codes, and the workmanship is excellent,
> but I've noticed some annoying shortcomings when it comes to design,
> like the windows are not spaced uniformly, or he'll just leave out the
> center window on the second story, or he won't allow the proper amount
> of space between windows for shutters. I've mentioned some of these
> things, and his comments have included, "We'll I'm not a big fan of
> shutters, anyway." ...but this is a colonial!!! (Again, see the link
> above for the traditional look I'm trying to accomplish.) Other
> concerns include roof pitch, window trim, the front portico, door and
> baseboard trim, etc.
>
> So here's my question... Is there a book or online resource that I can
> refer to for information about standards for colonial architecture,
> like dimensions, proportions, window spacing, etc? I really want this
> guy to build our house, but he just needs a little help to make sure he
> doesn't overlook some important details that could make the house look
> really silly.
>
> Please help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Try this site:

http://www.cheap-colonial-design-software-for-cheap-people.com

or

http://www.hire-someone-like-maybe-an-architect.net

R


Posted by on May 10, 2006, 11:59 am
Another useless post. Wow. With a helpful attitude like yours, you
should work in the IT field where people *expect* useless feedback
resulting from personality disorders. Do you feel better now?
Unfortunately, whatever problem you're trying to compensate for--small
penis or height less than 5' 6"--has not gone away. Thanks for
nothing.

I suppose I should hire someone like *you* to go over my design. After
all, you've already given me a very insightful sample of how helpful
you can be.

You know, this project is not rocket science. There's no reason why I
can't accomplish this project with my current contractor, my own
design, and a few helpful resources. I'm not trying to avoid spending
money. I'm trying to maximize value. I can afford an architect, but
using my own design is very satisfying. So your useless comments do
not apply and only serve to illustrate your own ignorance. Sorry about
your low I.Q., but don't take it out on me, please.


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