A-Frame
- shaped like the letter "A"
- roofline starts at or near the foundation
- a ceiling that is open to the top rafters
Cape Cod
- high pitched roof
- dormers
- small upstairs
Two story
- small low pitched roof
- small foundation
- economical
Ranch
- low pitch roof
- wide overhang
- no stairs
Bi-Level
- generally not built on a flat lot
- at least three levels
- little or no hall space
Conch House
- generally in tropical areas
- rectangular floor plan
- raised foundation
Broch
- iron age home
- hollow walls
- drystone walls
Log Home
- made from logs that have not been milled
- typically referred to as a cabin
- can be made from green logs , kiln dried logs, air dried logs, or glue laminated logs
Mansion
- over 8,000 square feet
- typically contained a ball room
- and tens of bedrooms
Split Level or Tri Level
- two small sets of stairs off the main floor
- bedrooms / bathrooms usually upstairs
- garage/driveway in basement
