Linnadean architecture - Typical housing

Linnadean architecture is a blend of variety and necessity; the cosmopolitan nature of Linnadean society led to a broad variety of design aesthetics up to the late pre-Glaze period, but the changes in climate since then demanded certain concessions. Insulation, central heating, glazing, buttressing and roof geometry are all adaptations that have been adopted and adapted to fit the many cultural variations within Linnadeigh.

Average single-family terraced housing by awmperry

Residential buildings in urban areas are generally single-family dwellings, ranging from small terraced houses (right) to larger detached homes. Multi-family dwellings, tenements and housing estates are unusual but increasingly appearing in larger cities.
In general, cheaper housing will tend to be less culturally distinctive than expensive housing. This is generally because cheap housing developments are designed to appeal to as broad a demographic as possible, while more expensive houses are often built to order.

Architecture

Linnadean architecture of the Glaze period is rooted in traditional architecture, but adapted for cold weather and heavy snowfall. First-floor walls, at least in areas without effective snowclearing, tend to be thick or heavily buttressed to resist drifted snow. All exterior walls are insulated, and windows are double or triple glazed.
Roofs are generally steep to shed the weight of heavy snowfalls. Larger buildings often use arched or domed roofs to support the weight where shedding it is impractical.
To minimise heat loss, building downwards is relatively common, and it is not unusual for even normal family homes to have two or three basement levels. These are, again, heavily insulated against the ground.
The variety in Linnadean society is reflected by a great deal of cosmetic variety in architecture, with variations in surface coating and colour being common. Thick stone walls on the first floor are, however, often left dressed and unpainted to present a solid, reliable appearance.

Type

House

Parent Location

Linnadeigh (territory)