How did the automobile influence architectural design?

• A. Garages were added to the exterior of houses
• B. Garages for cars became integrated into houses
• C. Garages underground
• D. Houses no longer included garages

Answer: (B)

The automobile reshaped home design by making the garage an integrated part of the house, not a separate outbuilding. As cars became common, builders started placing attached garages so you could park indoors or under cover and walk directly into the home, usually through a mudroom or utility space. This arrangement changes both the floor plan and the street-facing look of a house, prioritizing convenient, weather-protected access and a smooth flow between car and living areas. An exterior-only add-on, an underground garage, or omitting a garage altogether doesn’t capture the typical shift toward integrating the car space with the residence.