Design considerations Bungalow

rows of bungalows in belmont-hillsboro neighborhood of nashville, tennessee, united states



a typical side-gabled bungalow in deer park neighborhood of louisville, kentucky, united states

bungalows convenient homeowner in living areas on single-story , there no stairs between living areas. bungalow suited persons impaired mobility, such elderly or in wheelchairs.

bungalows in inman park neighbourhood of atlanta, georgia, united states

neighborhoods of bungalows offer more privacy similar neighborhoods two-story houses. bungalows 1 or 1 , half stories, strategically planted trees , shrubs sufficient block view of neighbors. two-story houses, height requires taller trees accomplish same, , may not practical place such tall trees close building obscure view second floor of next door neighbor. bungalows provide cost-effective residences. on other hand, closely spaced bungalows make quite low-density neighborhoods, contributing urban sprawl. in australia, bungalows have broad verandas shade interior intense sun. result excessively dark inside, requiring artificial light in daytime.

cost , space considerations

on per unit area basis (e.g. per square meter or per square foot), bungalows more expensive construct two-story houses, because larger foundation , roof area required same living area. larger foundation translate larger lot size requirements, well. due this, bungalows typically detached other buildings , not share common foundation or party wall: if homeowner can afford expense of bungalow relative two-story house, can typically afford detached well.

although footprint of bungalow simple rectangle, foundation theoretically possible. bungalows brick walls, windows positioned high, , close roof. architectural technique avoids need special arches or lintels support brick wall above windows. however, in two-story homes, there no choice continue brick wall above window (second-story windows may positioned high , close roof.)