Spectrum Group Architects, PC

To continue the topic of distinguishing and identifying American House Styles, the Ancient Classical Styles, although classified into three styles, all these houses have an entry or full-façade porch, supported by large columns and low pitched roofs.

The Early Classical Revival style houses are loosely based upon Roman models, and are simple side-gabled or hipped roof houses with full-height entry porches.

The Greek Revival style house have a very wide band of trim beneath the eaves, and many have full-facade or full height entry porches with large columns. Roofs could be side-gabled or hipped.

And the Neoclassical houses, are normally two-story with prominent full-height columns. These columns were Roman or Greek inspiration, and elaborate capitals.

"To make any floor plan work, there has to be a balance between open spaces and closed, between public and private."
~The Not so Big House, Sarah Susanka

The majority of styled American houses are loosely modeled on one of four principal architectural traditions: Ancient Classical, Renaissance Classical, Medieval, or Modern.
~ A Field Guide to American Houses, Virginia & Lee McAlester