A-Frame House Plans
A-Frame house plans feature triangular structure or A frame shape, steeply sloping roof that extends to the ground on two sides, front and rear gables.
Architectural Features of A-Frame House Plans
- Sharp-Sloped Roof, designed to help heavy snow slide to the ground
- Large Oversized windows, allowing light to pout in from the front and rear
- Dramatic Deck, offering outdoor entertaining
Dating back to the dawn of time, teepee-shaped A-Frame house plans were revolutionized by architect, Andrew Geller on Long Island in 1957 became popular in the 1960s and 1970s. The steep two-sided slope of its namesake roofline extends almost to the foundation and is designed to help heavy snow slide to the ground. Typically one and a half to two and a half stories, A-Frame home plans feature a cozy half floor loft or storage area at the peak of the home providing spectacular but limited living space with few vertical walls. Exteriors are made of wood and offer a deck for outdoor entertaining. Dramatic and dynamic.
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A-Frame House Plan Features
Sharp-Sloped Roof
The steeply sloping roof not only lends itself as a stunning stylistic element but a functionally sound design allowing heavy snow to slide to the ground in the cold winter months.
Large Oversized Windows
The A-Frame design features large oversized windows providing dramatic appeal while allowing light in the home from the front and rear. Additionally the strategically placed windows provide breath taking views of the mountains, lake or beach.
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