Regulations controlling external architectural materials and quality. Components of architectural standard. 1. Massing 2. Facade composition 3.

Windows and doors 4.Elements and detail 5.Palette and combinations of materials

The most important architectural element to regulate is the massing of buildings. It creating axonometric diagrams of the massing can be very helpful in regulating architecture that is inherently "local" in character. The documentation of massing should be categorized by building type. Typical Regulations a. Primary forms b. Roof forms: Roof types (e.g., gables and hips) and pitch may be regulated, as well as whether and what types of dormers are allowed. c. Massing elements composition: Various secondary massing elements, such as wings and bays, may be added to the main portion of a building

This is regulated by building widths, most importantly maximums, and an appropriate rhythm of windows, doors, and other elements that may occur, such as bay windows or balconies. Typical Regulations a. Primary rhythm of windows and doors. b.The typical distance between the elements, whether the pattern of elements is formal or informal, and whether there is one primary rhythm or secondary and tertiary ones that are also important. Distances between corners and windows. Locations of doorways

The selection of appropriate and well-detailed windows and doors are important in buildings of all scales, from single homes to large mixeduse or commercial buildings. Typical Regulations a. Individual window types and how they are grouped. Proportions and typical sizes (height and width). Minimum depth- This is probably the most important aspect of a window to regulate .Windows on attractive local buildings typically have at least an inch in depth from the plane of the wall to the face of the windowpane. Since this depth is typically part of a window's design, window selection is an important part of quality building design.

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Elements that are specific to a community that should be included in addition to the primary elements Typical Regulations: Eave detail or cornice detail:The depth of eaves is a detail that is extremely important to the overall character of a building, especially in styles that typically have deep overhangs, such as arts and crafts buildings. Rake detail: This detail is best regulated with a section drawing Porch, balcony, arcade, and gallery details:

It is important to regulate not just a list of materials themselves, but also how the materials are typically applied and used together. Typical Regulations o Allow only horizontal changes in materials: The random application of different materials with vertical changes creates overly complex compositions and is not typical in the historic application of materials. o Stacking of materials: Typically lighter materials should be located on top of heavier materials, not vice versa. Exceptions to this may occasionally be found in local documentation, but should not be allowed otherwise.