Identifying feature
Deep eave overhang Roof edges, called eaves, that extend well beyond the walls. They shade windows and keep rain off the walls on Prairie houses, Craftsman bungalows and Italianate buildings.
a sign of these styles A-Frame c. 1950–1975 A roof that is the whole house: one dramatic triangle with glass gable ends and a loft under the peak. Alpine Vernacular c. 1600–present Chalets: wide low-pitched roofs with huge overhangs, stacked timber walls, and carved balconies. Chicago Bungalow c. 1910–1940 Narrow one-and-a-half-story brick houses with low-pitched hipped roofs, broad eaves, large front windows and a front veranda. Critical Regionalism c. 1980–present Modern design rooted in place: local materials, climate response, and craft instead of global sameness. Japanese Traditional c. 700–present Timber frames, deep sheltering eaves, sliding paper screens, and verandas, all sized to the tatami mat. Prairie School c. 1900–1920 Long horizontal lines: broad low roofs, deep overhangs, and continuous bands of windows hugging the ground. Ranch c. 1935–1975 Single-story sprawl: a low-pitched roof, attached garage, picture windows, and an open floor plan. Tropical Modernism c. 1950–1990 Concrete buildings with deep overhangs, sun-shading screens, perforated breeze blocks, open corridors and flat roofs. 
