This Pattern Book web site is organized in four sections: The Overview, Neighborhood Patterns, Architectural Patterns, and Landscape Patterns. Each section is designed to provide key information to help you make design and site planning decisions about a planned renovation or new house construction. The Neighborhood Patterns section provides a description of the various Norfolk neighborhoods by era. Building setbacks, the character of the streets, landscaping, and architectural diversity are described for each era. This gives owners a sense of what key elements to look for when planning to build or renovate a house in one of these neighborhoods.
    The Architectural Patterns section presents guidelines for building or renovating a traditional Norfolk house within a specific architectural style. Six different traditional styles found throughout the Norfolk neighborhoods are illustrated with key details, materials and shapes to help owners determine the appropriate design elements for their house.
    The Landscape Patterns section illustrates specific examples of fencing, walls, paving, and driveway types found in Norfolk neighborhoods.
    An additional section entitled, Materials, Resources, and Glossary, is also included.