Question

What characterizes the "Bungalow" housing typology?

• A. A multi-story residential unit
• B. A single-story dwelling, typically with a sloping roof
• C. An attached housing unit with shared walls
• D. A high-density apartment building

Hint:

(ż) \textbf{Bungalow:} Traditionally a low house, with a single story or 1.5 stories (rooms in the roof space).
(Ž) Key features:
(ž) Primarily single-story living.
(ſ) Often has a sloping roof and wide eaves.
(ƀ) May feature a prominent porch or verandah.
(Ɓ) Originated in Bengal, India, and was adapted and popularized in other parts of the world (e.g., American Craftsman bungalows, California bungalows).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A bungalow is a type of house that has specific architectural characteristics, though the term's usage can vary somewhat by region. Traditionally, and most commonly, a bungalow is characterized as:
(ų) A single-story dwelling: This is a key feature. All primary living spaces are on one floor. Some bungalows might have a small upper room or attic space built into the roof (often called a 1.5-story bungalow or chalet bungalow), but the main living area is on the ground floor.
(Ŵ) Typically with a sloping roof: Bungalows often feature low-pitched, hipped or gabled roofs, often with wide eaves.
(ŵ) Often with a verandah or porch: A covered porch or verandah is a common feature, especially in traditional bungalow styles that originated in India (from Bengali \textit{bangla}, meaning "belonging to Bengal").
(Ŷ) Detached or semi-detached: Usually a standalone house, though the term can sometimes apply to semi-detached structures of similar style.
(ŷ) Compact and informal layout: Compared to larger, more formal houses. Let's evaluate the options:
(Ÿ) (a) A multi-story residential unit: This contradicts the typical single-story nature of a bungalow. Multi-story units are townhouses, apartments, or larger houses.
(Ź) (b) A single-story dwelling, typically with a sloping roof: This accurately describes the core characteristics of a bungalow.
(ź) (c) An attached housing unit with shared walls: This describes row houses, townhouses, or semi-detached houses, not typically a bungalow (which is usually detached).
(Ż) (d) A high-density apartment building: This is completely different from a bungalow, which is a low-density housing type. Therefore, a bungalow is best characterized as a single-story dwelling, typically with a sloping roof. \[ \boxed{\text{A single-story dwelling, typically with a sloping roof}} \]