Prairie Style
Key Features
Low slope roof maximum 4 in 12 pitch
Hipped roof form
Wide eaves
Emphasis on horizontal detail
Bands of windows integrated with detail
Massive central chimney
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR PRAIRIE HOMES
1. Total Home Width:
26' - (Front attached garage)
2. Garage Width:
20'
3. Porch:
Minimum 6' depth x 6' width
4. Proportions:
The elevation is divided into 3 grids as
shown. All front elevations must be com
posed using this division system. All
elements - windows, doors and details must be located according to the
proportional grid system.
5. Roof Slopes:
Primary Roof: 4 in 12 pitch
Porches and Garages: Recommended
roof pitch is 4 in 12. May vary pending
proportion and at the discretion
of the architectural coordinator.
Side Facing Gables: Slope varies
depending on the house depth
6. Sheds
Minimum 4 in 12
7. Overhangs:
Eaves: 24" typical
NTS
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR PRAIRIE HOMES
1. Total Home Width:
28' - (Front attached garage)
2. Garage Width:
22*
3. Porch:
Minimum 61 depth x 6' width
4. Proportions:
The elevation is divided into 3 grids as
shown. All front elevations must be com
posed using this division system. All
elements - windows, doors and details must be located according to the
proportional grid system.
5. Roof Slopes:
Primary Roof: 4 in 12 pitch
Porches and Garages: Recommended
roof pitch is 4 in 12. May vary pending
proportion and at the discretion
of the architectural coordinator.
Side Facing Gables: Slope varies
depending on the house depth
6. Sheds
Minimum 4 in 12
7. Overhangs:
Eaves: 24" typical
NTS'
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR PRAIRIE HOMES
1. Total Home Width:
30' - (Front attached garage)
2. Garage Width:
22'
3. Porch:
Minimum 6f depth x 8' width
4. Proportions:
5. Roof Slopes:
The elevation is divided into 3 grids as
shown. All front elevations must be com
posed using this division system. All
elements -windows, doors and details must be located according to the
proportional grid system.
Primary Roof: 4 in 12 pitch
Porches and Garages: Recommended
roof pitch is 4 ini 2. May vary pending
proportion and at the discretion
of the architectural coordinator.
Side Facing Gables: Slope varies
depending on the house depth
6. Sheds
Minimum 4 in 12
7. Overhangs:
Eaves: 24" typical
NTS
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR PRAIRIE HOMES
1. Total Home Width:
32* - (Front attached garage)
2. Garage Width:
22'
3. Porch:
Minimum 6' depth x 10' width
4. Proportions:
The elevation is divided into 3 grids as
shown. All front elevations must be com
posed using this division system. All
elements - windows, doors and details must be located according to the
proportional grid system5. Roof Slopes:
Primary Roof: 4 in 12 pitch
Porches and Garages: Recommended
roof pitch is 4 in 12. May vary pending
proportion and at the discretion
of the architectural coordinator.
Side Facing Gables: Slope varies
depending on the house depth
6. Sheds
Minimum 4 in 12
7. Overhangs:
Eaves: 24" typical
NTS
Building Forms -2 Storey & Bungalow / Back Split
Prairie-Garage-1
Prairie-Garage-4
Prairie-Garage-2
Prairie-Garage-5
Prairic-Garage-3
Recommended Design Examples of Roof Options
Additional gable options will be considered for approval if they have similar detail
• Garage gable and house gable must match.
Porch Options
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• Columns are a minimum of 14" x14" sq.
• For wood steps, columns are to continue down to grade.
• When a brick base is used it should be a minimum of
18"xl8'\
• Dropped beam should show below the soffit line.
•Additional porch options will be considered for approval if they
have similar detail and character as shown and reviewed by
the Architectural Committee
Window Options
WINDOW DESIGN CRITERIA
• 1T-5" - 2! wide
3f-5' deep
• 2'-6" wide
3'-5' deep
• 3' wide
3'-6' deep
• Group of 3, T x 5" are permitted
• Muntin bars if used, must be minimum
5/8" wide.
• Windows are to be placed between two gndlines or
placed centered on a gridline.
• Window trims are to be a minimum of 6" in width
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• Raked windows are not permitted.
• Transoms must be between 12"-24" deep and the same
width as the windows above. Glass block in not permitted
on highly visible elevations.
•Window Options:
- Casement / Sliders / Double or Single Hung
Specialty Windows
Window Box Options
(45 degree bay or bow windows are not permitted)