Modern architecture often refers to buildings that display clean lines, utilize inexpensive yet reliable building materials and provide accessibility. These styles began to develop in the late 1800s and truly gained traction in the early 1900s, becoming the more well-known styles of houses and buildings that Americans and Europeans are familiar with today.

Craftsman/Bungalow
• A Northern Arizona University website explains that the craftsman/bungalow style is defined by a "low-pitched, gabled roof," exposed rafters and an incised porch. This particular style of architecture was popular in the early 1900s. LivingPlaces.com explains that this style was originally adopted from a type of housing found in India.

Post-War Suburban Housing
• Following World War II, Americans began moving to the suburbs in droves. According to the University of California Calisphere website, the homes being built at this time were one-story, faced away from the street and had large windows. This style remained popular from the 1950s through the 1980s.

International
• International architecture typically refers to very modern-looking skyscrapers. Some homeowners have incorporated these styles into their homes. This style was developed and became popular in Europe and America in the 1920s and 1930s. Glass and steel are the main components of buildings in the International style.