[SamBam]

It's not the format that I'm referring to but the style.

The dominant architectural style of them includes:

- Multiple boxes merged into each other at different heights and depths

- Multiple (2-3) siding materials used in a regular pattern, such as vinyl slats + brick, or smooth aluminum + brick + cement.

- Multiple colors used in a regular pattern, usually white + gray + bright-primary-color. Primary color is used in small rectangular splashes, usually below or beside alternate windows

The basic look is that of many shipping containers nestled into each other.

[spankalee]

That's also caused by design reviews and regulation that require "breaking up massing". So you get boxes jutting out and a mishmash of cladding materials.