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 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.   […]