The correct terminology for these homes are Bigfoots. The differences may be subtle, but in theory you can build a nice looking McMansion. Some bigfoots can also be known as snouts. Snouts get thier names from having a 2+ car garage door protrude onto a front lawn area. That is all you see from the first floor front side besides an entrance door set back a few feet. These look a lot like the snout of a pig or a dog! My sis lives in one, I have to watch my language when I am with her!
Bigfoot houses are houses that max out the allowable set-backs on all four sides as well as the maximum height. Most need to be designed specifically for the lot. Unfortunately they all look very similar no matter what sort of trim is applied to them be it victorian, spanish, or tutor -- ugly. I can't imagine being an architect with one of those coming into my office! They all end up looking like big plain boxes.
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