The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design. AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance. AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.
Porte Cochere vs. Portico [Study Bite]
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Hello Reader, A client asked our executive director to copy (ahem, use for inspiration) the Porte Cochere of another house they found and use it in their custom home design. With an address in hand, Steve set out to get a photograph. As he was about to snap the shutter (this was about 20 years ago), a figure walked through the archway, looked at Steve, and froze, as did Steve. Then, the occupant slowly backed out of the frame, and Steve took the photo. Afterward, a head poked out, and the two began a conversation. The home belonged to famed sports announcer Curt Gowdy; the photo bomber was his caretaker. Steve was invited inside (the Gowdys were out of town) and accepted. Can you blame him? A Porte Cochere is a common appurtenance in American homes. The A-Team found a few they liked and wanted to share. This one isn't a Porte Cochere, but it's a cool garage (and worth sharing). Porte Cocheres were designed initially as roofed areas large enough for carriages or other wheeled vehicles to pause so passengers could enter or leave the buildings without being exposed to the weather. The carriages could then continue through. Therefore, it's not a carport, although those can be nice. It's also not an entryway. That would be a Portico. Although the terms are often used interchangeably (as in the White House North Portico, which is actually a Porte Cochere), the two structures have very different purposes. A Porte Cochere is designed for vehicles, while a portico is designed for walkers. Pedestrians, that is. Not the zombies on The Walking Dead. LOL A Porte Cochere, generally at ground level, allows passengers to enter or alight from vehicles while protected from the weather. A Portico is designed for walkers entering a building's main entrance, often up a set of stairs, but also protected from the weather. In either case, the structures echo the building design to which they are attached. If you want to learn more and earn 0.5 P3 CE credits for doing so... ...visit our Creating Where People Live classroom at Study.com. The entire lesson, including the five-question quiz, should take less than 15 minutes. Unless you discover that this is one lesson within a 131-lesson course. The lesson gets into the etymology, classic Porte Cochere designs, including a few traditional home styles, and more. Sign in using a Google account or email and set up your Study.com account (it's free to be a student in our classroom). You might be asked for a "Classroom Code." Use: purple-fly-1389. You don't have to be a member to experience the lesson. If you've visited our Creating Where People Live classroom before, you may have already received a notification of the assignment. Once you enter, you'll be taken to the lesson. If you have issues registering for free, try these instructions: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/kerFhm4P29VcAb6qBoq1nYv1 Attention CPBDs! When you complete the lesson and quiz, you can send your quiz results by email. Send a copy to yourself for your records. Then send one to CE@AIBD.org. We'll upload your email to MyCEApp and award you 0.5 P3 CE credit. Have a great weekend! PS - We're looking for a "Study Bites Sponsor." Emails like this are delivered to over 4200 residential design and build professionals with a 64.4% open rate and 500+ click-throughs. Contact Steve.Mickley@AIBD.org for more information. |
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design. AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance. AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.
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