The split level style home is a variation of ranch style home. The design itself predates WWII, but did not gain popularity until the late 1930's. general Characteristics of the split level home include simple open floor plans with efficient use of available space, low pitched roofs, integrated garages, and large glass sliding doors to patios.
"wealthy landowners" were members of the aristocracy in Byzantine society since this aristocracy was composed a small elite. The shopkeepers and small-scale merchants constituted the poor majority.