compare traditional houses with modern houses?

Answer 1

I live in a 1906 house. They were much less energy-efficient. There is little to no insulation! So we freeze in the winter and sweat in the summer. The architecture is wonderful though (and why we bought the house). It has 12 foot ceilings, heart of pine wood floors (which are no longer used for hardwood floors), and beautiful crown molding throughout. It appears the builders took real pride in their workmanship, which may not always be true in modern houses.

They also had lots of fireplaces, I guess how they kept warm in their non-insulated houses in the winter. Ours has four fireplaces, but originally had five. For some reason, they walled over the one in the kitchen, I guess when the kitchen was added on. When the house was originally built, it did not have a kitchen, and they added it on later!

Answer 2

I much prefer traditional homes...specifically, Craftman bungalows. Beautiful wood panelling, built ins, windows with devided lights, tile fireplaces, what's not to love? The have old fashioned charm with a surprising modern sensibility with regards to use of space and livability.

Answer 3

Traditional...Tudors, colonials...
modern breaks the rules and aren't classified under the regular terms.

Answer 4

in traditional house toilet was outside of the house..'

but in modern house toilet is inside the house (or kitchen)