6-2.6.5 Choice of Exterior
M a t e r i a l s should be
Materials.
selected both for their initial
a p p e a r a n c e and in recognition of
t h e i r long-term weathering and
Mixtures
maintenance qualities.
o f a large number of different
m a t e r i a l s should be avoided, and
t h e design should respect the
n a t u r e of the materials so that
f r e q u e n t cutting or awkward shapes
This will improve
a r e avoided.
a p p e a r a n c e , and also be more
economical .
6 - 2 . 6 . 6 The Roof Shape. The
s h a p e of the roof has a large
e f f e c t on the design character.
C o m m o n roof forms include flat,
mansard, a n d a wide variety of
sloping roofs.
6-2.6.7 Design Details.
DetaiI
d e s i g n modifies the effect of
b a s i c design choices, and may add
or detract from the overalI
intended effect.
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