Building & Brews: The English Tudor Style in America

[@richd8537]

I always appreciate the time and research you invest in these presentations. Thank you!

[@BrentHull]

I appreciate that! Thanks.

[@SpizzyP219]

That was excellent, Brent! Thanks for putting this together and for pursuing your quest to educate us all. One suggestion: Could you repeat or paraphrase audience member questions for those of us attending virtually or watching the recording? We can't here what they are asking.

[@BrentHull]

Noted. Will do. Thx.

[@markschweitzer6920]

Just came across this - you did a great job explaining some of the elements of this style. I live in Akron and have been to Stan Hywet many times, so was happy to see it included in your case studies. I have accumulated a large library of books on this style of Architecture and used a lot of that knowledge to design my own house 30 years ago. I refer to it as "Olde English" - as it the design is closer to a late 19th century American Revival version (no brick or stucco) - but the massing (pitched roof and jettied porch) help pull it off a bit. Thanks for spreading your wealth of knowledge.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching.

[@mattbellfountaincareandrep1552]

Amazing knowledge 🙏

[@BrentHull]

So nice of you. THx.

[@jezza6575]

Any future works to produce stock house plans in the proper style across all price ranges?

[@BrentHull]

Yes, it is in the works. More to come soon.

[@j.p.9669]

English Tudor is actually an oxymoron. The Tudor style is a Welsh style that became popular through the Welsh Tudor family taking the Crown.

[@BrentHull]

Nice. Thanks.

[@j.p.9669]

@@BrentHullno problem, happy to contribute. Your work is great as always.

[@peggyhemenger8983]

So glad this series is ongoing, I always learn so much. I often find myself pausing the video to look something up. This keeps up, I might have to enroll in architecture courses! But I do understand your "geeking out" at all this incredible architectural history and detail--often the why of how things were done, such as wall paneling to keep out the cold. Thanks!

[@BrentHull]

Glad you enjoy it! THanks.

[@erictheguy6646]

I have seen in new england where they lessened the exposure of the siding to emphasize height. My guess for the roof is wind though. If you look at roof damage after big storms its the back side of the ridge beam that gets it the worst. The steep pitch of the roof creates a sort a ventuti. Putting less shingle to the weather tightens up your nailing pattern.

[@BrentHull]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@mikejarrells431]

Thanks & good job! Can you add the philosophy of the time that influenced the architecture? My current house started as a Craftsman so I have educated myself on the social movement that led to that style. I wonder if medieval philosophy led to medieval architecture.

[@BrentHull]

Yes, next time. Thanks.

[@gregpendrey6711]

Windows get smaller and lighter as you go up. It makes sense that the roof courses would follow. Its proportional. Gertrude Gekyl used large leaf plants up close to the viewer and finer and taller plants in the distance. 1:13:52

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@haziqinayat]

@42:11.... Feel the eyeline is forced to stay lower with the wider shingles placed on the bottom,( see that you mentioned visual trick over function in the Q&A, Tudor is alot about showing off, so let's make sure people know where to look.(?) )

[@BrentHull]

ok.

[@tdog1million]

I’m about 7/8 through your presentation so far so I apologize if you explicitly state it near the end, but what are the two 1920’s books you are referring to??

[@BrentHull]

Without going back and looking I'd say they are the 1920's millwork catalogs. Available on Ebay.

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

😊 thanks

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching.

[@Hakaze]

I love tudor. My second favorit style, after mid-gothic

[@BrentHull]

Hm, nice. Thanks.

[@ChaosForLunch]

wow idk architects today arent able to design buildings like in the past ... thats interesting ... not sure why schools would not require foundational courses in historic architecture for all architect students ... even if those students wanted to design contemporary buildings.

[@BrentHull]

I think many offer historic architecture classes but they are not required and still leaves a hole in their learning. My 2 cents.

[@nathanroberts3470]

Hi Brent. This is so interesting and helpful as always.
Quick question, I live in a brick Tudor home built in 1934 in Denver, CO. The house had two sets of shutters on the front two windows when we moved in, but we removed them to do some repairs on the brick. I am wondering if shutters are appropriate for this style house as we are thinking about putting them back now that the repair work is complete.
Thanks so much!!

[@BrentHull]

A plank shutter has some precedent. But it depends on your house. Is it a cottage (yes shutters work) or a manor house, shutters are a hard sell. I suspect it could work. It just depends.

[@nathanroberts3470]

@@BrentHull thanks so much for responding. The home is a cottage at about 2,300 SF including the finished basement. The shutters that we took off were plank shutters and looked pretty good. Is there a standard way to ensure the proportions of shutters are correct as they relate to the windows?
Thanks again