Types of architecture

Historical or stylistic architecture. This type of architecture is one that has emerged over time in various places creating architectural styles with their own characteristics, despite having similar characteristics in certain aspects.

They are classified depending on the dominant period in terms of style, which covered a certain space both in time and in the territory, where said architectural type or style exerted influence. They can be listed within this type, both monuments and buildings of the public type as religious or military and private as houses.

Popular or traditional architecture. It covers those buildings that are carried out by the people themselves or by artisans who have little instruction as construction workers, masons, apprentices or laborers, who carry out construction of houses, both in urban centers in rural areas, as well as auxiliary buildings such as barns, pens , wells and various buildings for agricultural use, made with traditional materials, such as wood, stone or adobe.

These architectural works are made according to the needs of the people and are made with the materials that are available, influencing the traditions of the place, since the buildings vary from country to country, especially as they are adapted to the climate of the region , as well as local materials and style.