What better way to demonstrate America?s diverse architectural styles than through the country?s most infamous family ? The Simpsons"

What better way to demonstrate America?s diverse architectural styles than through the country?s most infamous family ? The Simpsons"The Simpson family residence is instantly familiar to all, yet their dwelling could have been completely different if they?d embraced one of these popular housing styles.1. Tudor

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Tudor housing is perhaps one of the most recognizable architectural styles. Characterized by slanted timber beams decorating the front-facing portion of the roofing, this style often contains small groups of tall, narrow, and multi-paned windows for lots of natural light.Did you know" Tudor homes are popular in the Midwest, Northwest, and East Coast because their steeply pitched roofs can endure heavy rain and snow.12. Colonial
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American colonial architecture is a throwback to the period in U.S. history when settlers were colonizing the continent. This style, found in both urban and rural settings, is characterized by square floorplans, symmetry, and straight rows of windows on the first and second floors.Did you know" Nearly 400 years after it became popular, the colonial style still makes up the majority of housing stock in the U.S.23. Log Cabin

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The roomy, light-filled log homes we find today ...