Time for a house hunt? Cheers to the fact that you are now ready to settle down and make a long term investment. Owning a home nest is a dream come true for all. To get the exact kind of house you have been hoping for, the first step is to determine what you want based on certain factors. These include personal lifestyle, comfort and convenience, preference of style, and budget or affordability. Apart from these, the type of construction of the house plays a role in decision-making. Given below is a list of some of the popular types of house constructions today for you to choose from.
- Apartments/Flats
The apartments are blocks of residential units that are similar to each other. Each unit can have a different owner or the entire block can be owned by one single person. These individual units are mostly rented out to tenants who do not have any ownership rights on the property. They can either rent it by themselves or share the rooms with partners.
- Cottages
A cottage is mainly a holiday home that has a chimney, single room, and a thick roof. It is a cosy homestay and especially popular stay preferences during winter. These days, you can find some innovation in cottage architecture as more rooms are included and people occupying it throughout the year. The walls are generally thick and roofing is insulated to keep the entire house warm.
- Metal Houses
The best thing about metal construction is the ease of fabrication and reduction in the cost of construction. These kinds of homes are also easier to maintain and can be redesigned with ease.
- Town Houses
Townhomes are mostly found in urban areas. They look like row homes that are owned by a single individual who has full rights on the entire property. These townhouses are quite tall with multiple stories. They may have limited space in the front area, however, most houses will have a large backyard.
- Barn Houses
Barn homes are more like warehouses. They are built to withstand rough conditions and stand sturdy in all kinds of calamities. Barn houses are generally rectangular in shape and consist of a single large area that can be used for multiple purposes.
- Condominiums
Condominiums, otherwise called condos, resemble apartments. It is a large residential area that contains many individual homes. These can be single or multiple storeyed buildings. Each unit is owned by separate individuals. There are also many common facilities like recreational areas, Gyms, kids play parks, etc.
- Bungalows
The word Bungalow is derived from the Indian term Bengali House. These are cute cottage style homes with a raised front porch. Today there are contemporary bungalow designs. However, architect Garry Thomas of Thomas Studio opines that no matter the contemporary changes, the dormitory type windows are recommended for a true feel. You will see a set of stairs that take you to the main entrance porch. These are mostly single-storeyed houses with spacious rooms and large windows for air-flow.
- Container Houses
Container homes are green homes where discarded containers are converted into living spaces. Container homes are examples of structural design and expertise. A single container can be converted into smaller partitions or multiple containers can be united to form a larger space for dwelling.
- Castles
A castle is a very large living space consisting of forts and plenty of rooms. These belong to the medieval period and were occupied by the nobles. Most of the royal families still live in graceful castles that are architectural masterpieces.
- Underground houses
During the war, people used to build houses underground as a means of protection. These looked like bunkers and used to be effective bomb shelters. Even now, you can find such homes where the main rooms and hallways are all built underground. These bunker-style homes are popular in places where nature’s fury like tornadoes strike.
- Ranch houses
Ranch houses remind you of your favorite farmhouses. These rectangular homes have a large front yard and are very spacious. The kitchens will be warm and cosy with a fireplace. It gives you the feel of the age-old farmhouses with lots of greenery and fresh air.
- Cave houses
These are carved houses that give a feeling of living in a cave. These houses are carved out of natural rocks and caves. Some of these cave houses are naturally carved while others are skilfully carved by hand. You get a feel of the ancient times where large groups of people lived together in a single cave. However, today cave houses are blended with contemporary designs to make it the perfect haven.
- Cabin Houses
Cabin homes are more of a rustic nature. They are used as a getaway shelter where one goes to find solitude and peace. Writers find their souls here and produce the best of their literary works as the solitude is amazing.
- Mansions
Mansions represent large families that stay together. They have lots of rooms, high walls, large yards and plenty of staff. Often, influential families, rich celebrities occupy such homes.
- Tree Houses
As the name suggests, treehouses are built on treetops. It is made out of logs and is meant for adventurous people who love to live in the woods.
Though there are several different house construction types, there are a few that are popular choices. Some house types like treehouses and cave houses need the assistance of nature to make it a possibility. Bunkers too aren’t great living spaces though they come in handy at their time of need. It is important to make a wise decision based on your needs and preferences.
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