Dogtrot house

Dogtrot houses originated out of necessity in the 1800s, but the breezeway that is characteristic of this house style is now considered a modern amenity.

Stories about contemporary houses informed by dogtrot houses from southeastern USA, which feature two volumes connected by a covered breezeway.

Dogtrot houses originated out of necessity in the 1800s, but the breezeway that is characteristic of this house style is now considered a modern amenity.

I've mentioned it a time or two in the past. You've caught glimpses of it when I shared our bookshelf project with you. However, I've never shared the story of our dogtrot house. First of all, a little history ... If you're not familiar with dogtrot architecture, it's a style of house with a wide

Patricia and Geordie Cole chose to reintroduce the dogtrot floor plan, originally developed centuries ago to accommodate the heat and humidity of the South, in their newly constructed South Carolina home. #dogtrothouse #lowcountryhouse #southernhomes #dreamhome #southernliving

Camp Creek Cabin is a dogtrot house plan that has a spacious screened porch, stone fireplace, vaulted family room and a loft by Max Fulbright.

Discover the timeless charm of a 1-story 4-bedroom mid-century modern dogtrot house! This floor plan features a breezeway fireplace, creating a cozy ambiance that brings the outdoors in. Embrace the perfect blend of classic design and contemporary living in this unique architectural gem.

Traditionally, the design is highly utilitarian, splitting the program of the house between private and public living spaces with a breezeway or “dogtrot.”

dogtrot between kitchen & garage, like the addition of the skylights as well...

In 1950 a family bought a lot on the ocean at Stinson Beach in Northern California, but it wasn't until over 30 years later that they began to plan a house