Identification may include
- definitions and descriptions of major architectural styles of residential and commercial structures (e.g., international, post-modern, contemporary, southern colonial, Dutch colonial, split level, Cape Cod, Victorian, Federal, Georgian, colonial revival)
- the relationship of the various styles to different geographic areas
- ways that vernacular and historic styles satisfied physical and psychological needs, aesthetic desires, and the values and beliefs of different cultural groups.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How did prosperity relate to architectural styles in various periods?
- How did mass production relate to architectural styles in various periods?
- How does the past influence architectural styles today?
Communication
- What questions help clarify the history of architectural styles?
- How does communication contribute to an understanding of past architecture?
Leadership
- How does one choose from different architectural styles?
- What can be done to inspire a clear understanding of the history of various architectural styles?
Management
- How can decision-making be guided by understanding the historical foundations of various architectural styles?
- What are the consequences of considering the past in making architectural choices?