**Etymology and Global Usage**:
– The term ‘veranda’ may have originated in India and spread through Portuguese relations.
– In Poland, roofed annexes are commonly referred to as ‘weranda’.
– In Sri Lanka, verandas are known as ‘Pila’ in Sinhalese.
– Verandas in Hong Kong are found on upper floors of Tong Lau due to space constraints.
**Architectural Styles**:
– Australian Victorian Filigree style is prominent in colonial buildings featuring verandas.
– Brazilian bandeirista houses position verandas to face the sunrise.
– Japanese Gangi-Zukuri structures are developed in heavy snowfall regions.
– Spanish Colonial architecture in the US commonly incorporates verandas.
– Indian architecture features verandas known as ‘thinnai’ and ‘otti’.
**Australian Verandas**:
– Verandas became widespread in colonial buildings in Australia during the 1850s.
– Victorian Filigree style is used in residential and commercial buildings.
– The Queenslander style in Queensland features large verandas.
– Verandas serve as a key feature in Australian vernacular architecture.
**Brazilian Verandas**:
– Bandeirista style houses in Brazil position verandas to face the sunrise.
**Verandas in Different Countries**:
– Creole townhouses in New Orleans are noted for their verandas.
– Verandas were common in houses built before air conditioning in the United States.
– Courtyard verandas were a feature in some US homes.
– Terraced houses in Australia and New Zealand often have verandas.
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A veranda or verandah is a roofed, open-air hallway or porch, attached to the outside of a building. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.
Although the form verandah is correct and very common, some authorities prefer the version without an "h" (the Concise Oxford English Dictionary gives the "h" version as a variant and The Guardian Style Guide says "veranda not verandah"). Australia's Macquarie Dictionary prefers verandah.
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Veranda:
A veranda is a roofed, open-air gallery or porch, usually attached to a house or building. It is typically used as a place for relaxation or socializing outdoors. Verandas often have a roof and are supported by columns or pillars.