17 House 88 British houses through the centuries Britain has a rich architectural history. Houses range in style from thatched Tudor cottages right through to today9s new, eco-friendly homes. Tudor houses : They are traditional homes from the 16th century known for their timber frames, pitched roofs, and tall narrow windows. Many have decorative half-timbering on the exterior, and some feature ornate chimneys. Stuart and Jacobean houses : These late 16th to early 17th centuries houses often have large mullioned windows , steep roofs, and symmetrical fa ades. Brick and stone were commonly used, reflecting a move towards more stable construction methods compared to Tudor homes. Georgian houses : Georgian houses date from the 18th century during the reigns of the first four King Georges of England. They9re known for their symmetrical design, classical proportions, and elegant detail. Typically constructed from brick, they feature sash windows and have a central front door with a fanlight . Victorian houses : Popular in the 19th century during Queen Victoria9s reign, they show eclectic architectural styles and often feature stained glass , bay windows , and decorative woodwork, though they range from simple terraces to grand mansions . 1 More recent trends : The Edwardian architectural period blended the Victorian style with a greater simplicity, while the 1930s semi-detached houses are a real feature of British suburban architecture. Hundreds of thousands of homes were destroyed by bombing during WWII, leading to a building boom in the late 40s and 50s. 1950s houses reflect a move towards modernist design: flat or gently sloping roofs, large bay windows, and open-plan layouts, with brick and concrete as common materials. The 1990s saw a rejection of modernism, but in today9s architecture it has risen in popularity once again; and this, alongside people9s desire to live in a more sustainable, environmentallyfriendly way, has led to the modern minimalist style. glossary bay window: bovindo concrete: cemento fanlight: lunetta mansion: palazzo mullioned window: finestra a due aperture pitched: inclinato sash: a saliscendi sloping: inclinato stained glass: vetrata colorata terrace: strada con villette a schiera thatched: con il tetto di paglia timber: trave READING Match each house in the page to its style. 1 2 4 5 3 2 READING WRITING SPEAKING Underline the key words for each type of house, create a map to summarise them and talk about the differences among them. 100 Topic 4 " SOCIETY