LANCASTER IN STYLE, PART 33: BI-LEVEL AND SPLIT-LEVEL, 1960s-80s. Post-World War II housing offered an opportunity to experiment with new design ideas for the emerging “nuclear family.” With few ...

EUGENE, ORE. – Nestled perfectly into an uphill sloping lot, the Alpenglow house plan is a stunning manifestation of modern architecture blended with prairie-inspired aesthetics. This residence is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even if you've heard of a split-level home, you may not know what exactly makes it split-level. There are also numerous notable ...

Here are some examples of split-level and bi-level homes around Lancaster County. Click the arrows to move through the photos and see local examples of this architectural style that was popular from ...

Imagine if you will, a home whose very design promotes a feeling of peace and tranquility and whose floor plan provides a perfect flow to each room on all levels. This home, built in 1963, is all that ...

Just as the ranch-style house was booming in popularity in the 1950s, a modified version of it was beginning its climb to suburban dominance. The split-level style had the same low-pitched roof, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If your split-level home feels stuck in the 70s, you're not alone -- and you'll be happy to know that you're also not out of luck.

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The 1900s was an architecturally fascinating period, birthing modern design movements, reactionary home building styles, revivals, and everything in between.