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Posted by R'zenboom on May 11, 2006, 3:00 pm
> 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
>
not sure about architecture by broderbund, but over here the builder is not
expected to do the architecture... just follow the plans and build the
building to spec.
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