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Concise, sourced answers to the building questions people ask most—written to help you recognize the evidence with your own eyes.
ANSWER 01 · HOUSE STYLES
What architectural style is my house?
A five-step visual method using shape, roof, windows, entrance, materials, and ornament.
Identify the clues → ANSWER 02 · VOCABULARYWhat are the parts of a building façade?
A plain-English glossary of cornices, bays, lintels, pediments, pilasters, parapets, and more.
Learn the terms → ANSWER 03 · BRICKWORKHow do you identify a brick bond?
Spot running, English, Flemish, and stack bond by reading headers, stretchers, and courses.
Read the pattern →Built for direct questions—and deeper wandering.
Each answer starts with a concise explanation, then shows the visual evidence, limits, and authoritative sources behind it. For broader context, continue into the Building Lore field notes.