American Folk Architecture

Traditional American country buildings were efficient at serving their purpose and at and withstanding the weather. Vernacular buildings can provide some of the best ideas and inspiration for practical new designs in the same climate or for the same purpose.

Yesterday's Vernacular Buildings in Photos and Measured Drawings from the Historical American Building Survey:

Barn Designs	Carriage House Designs	Garage Designs
Farm Outbuildings	Carriage Shed Designs	Wagon Barns
Workshop Designs	Small Barn Designs	Log Cabins
Saltbox Houses	Cape Cod Homes	Bungalows
Timber-Frame Homes

American Vernacular Styles: Uncommon Building Shapes Dogtrot Cabins Southern Home Design New England Connected Farmhouse

American Vernacular Home Styles on the Old House Web Explore the design features of early country homes ranging from 17th century vernacular homes through popular early 20th century housing styles.