Architectural Design Standards

September 23, 2009

 

ADS 5.10 Building Articulation

Residential
V VI VII VIII

ADS 5.10.1 Intent.

Proper building articulation reduces the apparent scale and proportion of a building and creates architectural interest.

Standard:

ADS 5.10.2 Building Articulations.

Building walls shall include articulations. Building articulations shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

  • Porch
  • Stoop
  • Balcony
  • Windows
  • Window Casing
  • Window Sill
  • Bay Window
  • Doorway
  • Door Trim
  • Cornice
  • Water Table
  • Roof Brackets
  • Lintels
  • Brick or Masonry Patterns
  • Coins
  • Columns
  • Pilasters
  • Piers
  • Row Locks and Sills
  • Soldier Courses
  • Keystones
  • Shutters
  • Material Patterning/Elements

ADS 5.10.3 Correct Detailing.

Regardless of their functional operability, building elements such as columns, balconies, dormers, and railings shall be correctly detailed.

Photo Examples
residential building with front porch and balcony

 

 

Front porch with balcony

 residential building with balcony

 

 

Balcony

 residential building with box bay window and arched window opening

 

 

Box Bay Window and arched

Window Opening

 
residential building with porches with arches, iron railings and columns

 

 

Porch with arches, iron railings, and columns.

 

 residential building with columns

 

 

Columns

 
photo of roof brackets

 

 

Roof Brackets

 

Effective on: 1/1/1901