If there is one thing that often stands out to visitors to Europe, it’s the architecture. Whether you are visiting Great Britain, Germany, Portugal, or France, there are buildings that are beautiful to look at no matter where you go. A lot of this beautiful architecture is not only reflected in the landmarks, but also in the homes of the people. There are many different styles of homes that you can run into around Europe that vary from country to country. The buildings in Europe are often constructed to last, which is why it is fairly common to find features such as tile roofs. A few types of houses that you may run into across Europe include the Airey, Bungalow, Chalet Bungalow, flat, and Barraca.
Airey homes
Airey homes became popular after World War II in Great Britain. These homes get the name Airey from Sir Edwin Airey, who designed it. The homes were prefabricated with cast concrete, and as such have fallen into disrepair in many areas. Many have recently undergone refurbishment by putting blocks where the concrete slabs once were and putting brick up around the facing. With this refurbishment, these homes may still be around for a while.
Bungalow
Depending on where you go, the term bungalow might mean something different to the people that you talk to. In Great Britain, as in the US, a bungalow is often a single-family, single-story house. Features that identify a home as a bungalow include dormer windows and a sloping roof. There is also usually a wide veranda and porch with columns.
Chalet Bungalow
Like regular bungalows, a chalet bungalow often has gables, a sloping second-story roof, dormer windows, and a wide veranda. While a normal bungalow is usually a one-story house, a chalet bungalow may have more than one story. Although it can look a little small on the outside, bungalow-style homes tend to have a fairly large floor-plan.
Flat
A flat is usually an apartment found around Europe. Although it is very common to find single-family homes around Europe, a flat can be very convenient for those who live in the cities and need to commute to school or work. Flats are usually located in buildings with multiple units, and are often much smaller than a traditional single-family home. Due to the lack of space, creating the illusion of space with glass or white doors and white walls is an important part of the aesthetic.
Barraca homes
Barraca homes are often found in Spain. It is considered a traditional styled home and originated as a farmhouse in Valencia, Spain in the 12thcentury. These types of homes may not be built on a large scale these days, but you can often find Barraca-style homes for rent around Spain and Portugal.
There are many different kinds of homes that are found all over the world. Europe is known for its durable and beautiful architecture. It’s no wonder that the homes are also fairly well-known. Some common types of residences that you might run into if you ever visit Europe include the Airey home, bungalow, chalet bungalow, flat, and Barraca. Every style of home is different, with the Airey home having key features like precast concrete, the bungalow having sloping roofs, and the Barraca featuring a ranch-style layout. In addition to finding these homes for sale, you can also often find some of these beautiful homes to rent for a vacation getaway.
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