Do you want to buy a new house? Or are you just interested in learning more about the different types of houses that exist? Either way, this article is for you! We’ll take a look at some of the most common types of houses and their defining characteristics.
1. McMansion
The defining characteristic of a McMansion is that it is monumentally large. These houses are often ostentatious and have an excess of amenities, including swimming pools with big waterfalls or tennis courts indoors with mandatory nightly tournaments. These houses are often criticized by architectural critics for being poorly designed.
2. Container home
A container house is built from repurposed cargo containers that were originally designed for storage or transportation purposes. Container houses can be built for as little as $2,000 and are an eco-friendly way to build housing.
3. Earthship
A type of earth house that mainly uses natural energy provided by solar panels or passive radiation from the sun. These houses also prioritize environmentally friendly living standards such as sewage treatment and rainwater collection systems, also known as “greywater.”
4. Hobbit House
A small, round shape which often has steep hips and a garden on top that may have plants or even vegetables growing in it. One limitation of a Hobbit House is that they are not very conducive to modern living standards such as having large appliances.
5. Shotgun house
For many years, the shotgun house was primarily used in African American communities because of its modest cost and efficiency. These houses are very small, about 500 square feet, and each room in the house has one entrance. Because of this structure, a shotgun house is very easy to defend from intruders which was likely motivation for its early adoption by low-income communities with racial tensions exacerbated by oppressive legislation during 19th century America.
6. A-frame
A type of cabin design whereby a series of triangular panels, joined together to form a triangle or A-shape, are sturdy and can withstand cold winters. However, they may face problems with rain seeping through cracks in the roof.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our guide to the different types of houses. Whether you’re looking to buy or build, with just a little research you can find the perfect type of house for you.