A-frame house - Revision history

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	Over the last few decades, architects have experimented with modified A-frame styles which include more wall space and different roofline angles.		Over the last few decades, architects have experimented with modified A-frame styles which include more wall space and different roofline angles.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Bungalow.		* Bungalow.
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	* Domestic roofs.		* Domestic roofs.
	* Flat roof.		* Flat roof.
		+	* Gable.
	* Kit house.		* Kit house.
	* Long span roof.		* Long span roof.

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−	* Arts and craft movement.
	* Bungalow.		* Bungalow.
	* Crow-stepped gable.		* Crow-stepped gable.
	* Domestic roofs.		* Domestic roofs.
−	* Dormer window.
	* Flat roof.		* Flat roof.
	* Kit house.		* Kit house.
	* Long span roof.		* Long span roof.
−	* Penthouse.
	* Pitched roof.		* Pitched roof.
−	* Self-build home: Project plan.
−	* Shell roof.
−	* The history of fabric structures.
	* Types of building.		* Types of building.
		+	* Types of frame.
	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

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	* Long span roof.		* Long span roof.
	* Penthouse.		* Penthouse.
		+	* Pitched roof.
	* Self-build home: Project plan.		* Self-build home: Project plan.
	* Shell roof.		* Shell roof.

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	* Shell roof.		* Shell roof.
	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.
		+	* Types of building.
	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

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	* Arts and craft movement.		* Arts and craft movement.
	* Bungalow.		* Bungalow.
		+	* Crow-stepped gable.
	* Domestic roofs.		* Domestic roofs.
	* Dormer window.		* Dormer window.

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−	An A-frame house is a style of house ~~that is~~ characterised by a roofline with steep angles that resembles a triangle, or the letter ‘A’. The roofline usually begins at or near the foundation line, ~~and meets~~ at the top.	+	An A-frame house is a style of house characterised by a roofline with steep angles that resembles a triangle, or the letter ‘A’. The roofline usually begins at or near the foundation line, with the two sides meeting centrally at the top.

−	A-frame houses are frequently constructed using natural building materials such as stone and timber. They are often built according to architectural styles such as Arts and Crafts, ~~as well as~~ in keeping with the vernacular architecture of Scandinavian or log cabin design.	+	A-frame houses are frequently constructed using natural building materials such as stone and timber. They are often built according to architectural styles such as Arts and Crafts, or in keeping with the local vernacular architecture, for example in Scandinavian or log cabin design.

−	A-frame houses often provide less living space than traditional domestic buildings, and so they are ~~typically~~ used as holiday ~~cottages~~ or as second homes.	+	A-frame houses often provide less living space than traditional domestic buildings, as they tend to be compact, and have a smaller footprint on the first floor. As a result, they are often used as holiday homes or as second homes.

−	The ~~construction~~ of A-frame houses surged ~~from roughly~~ the mid-1950s to the end of the 1970s. This was due, in part to the inexpensive materials required for building, but also the adaptability of the structure, enabling architects to experiment with different designs. ~~As well as this~~, the post-World War II economic boom, particularly in America, meant that many people had more disposable income for holidaying and for buying second homes.	+	The prevalence of A-frame houses surged around the mid-1950s to the end of the 1970s. This was due, in part to the inexpensive materials required for building, but also the adaptability and simplicity of the structure, enabling architects to experiment with different designs. In addition, the post-World War II economic boom, particularly in America, meant that many people had more disposable income for holidaying and for buying second homes.

−	~~It is characteristic of an~~ A-frame ~~house to~~ have ~~a ceiling that is open to the top~~ rafters~~. If they have a closed ceiling~~, ~~to provide one-~~and~~-a-half levels of living space,~~ the upper rooms must accommodate the sloping sides of the roof. ~~To provide additional space, many~~ A-frame houses include a balcony at the upper level~~. To take~~ advantage of views~~, extensive window spaces in~~ the front ~~and~~ rear ~~are also a common characteristic~~.	+	A-frame houses typically have exposed rafters, and the upper rooms must be designed to accommodate the sloping sides of the roof. Many A-frame houses include a balcony at the upper level, and extensive windows are common, taking advantage of views to the front or rear.

−	A design challenge of the A-frame house is the lack of real wall space ~~since~~ the roof may slope nearly to the ground. This can mean that fixtures and fittings, or decorative items such as artwork, are ~~unsuitable~~, ~~resulting in~~ a lot of blank and unusable ~~space~~.	+	A design challenge of the A-frame house is the lack of real wall space, as the roof may slope nearly to the ground. This can mean that fixtures and fittings, or decorative items such as artwork, are difficult to place, leaving a lot of blank and unusable surface.

−	An advantage of the A-frame house is that it is very durable in heavy snow, ~~since~~ the steep-sloping roof prevents excessive loads ~~from snowfall~~. The house is also suitable for hot climates, ~~since~~ the majority of the living space is on the lower ~~level~~, ~~heat rises up which keeps the lower~~ level ~~cooler~~.	+	An advantage of the A-frame house is that it is very durable in heavy snow, as the steep-sloping roof prevents excessive loads accumulating. The house is also suitable for hot climates, as the majority of the living space tends to be on the lower, cooler level.

	Over the last few decades, architects have experimented with modified A-frame styles which include more wall space and different roofline angles.		Over the last few decades, architects have experimented with modified A-frame styles which include more wall space and different roofline angles.

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An A-frame house is a style of house that is characterised by a roofline with steep angles that resembles a triangle, or the letter ‘A’. The roofline usually begins at or near the foundation line, and meets at the top.

A-frame houses are frequently constructed using natural building materials such as stone and timber. They are often built according to architectural styles such as Arts and Crafts, as well as in keeping with the vernacular architecture of Scandinavian or log cabin design.

A-frame houses often provide less living space than traditional domestic buildings, and so they are typically used as holiday cottages or as second homes.

The construction of A-frame houses surged from roughly the mid-1950s to the end of the 1970s. This was due, in part to the inexpensive materials required for building, but also the adaptability of the structure, enabling architects to experiment with different designs. As well as this, the post-World War II economic boom, particularly in America, meant that many people had more disposable income for holidaying and for buying second homes.

It is characteristic of an A-frame house to have a ceiling that is open to the top rafters. If they have a closed ceiling, to provide one-and-a-half levels of living space, the upper rooms must accommodate the sloping sides of the roof. To provide additional space, many A-frame houses include a balcony at the upper level. To take advantage of views, extensive window spaces in the front and rear are also a common characteristic.

A design challenge of the A-frame house is the lack of real wall space since the roof may slope nearly to the ground. This can mean that fixtures and fittings, or decorative items such as artwork, are unsuitable, resulting in a lot of blank and unusable space.

An advantage of the A-frame house is that it is very durable in heavy snow, since the steep-sloping roof prevents excessive loads from snowfall. The house is also suitable for hot climates, since the majority of the living space is on the lower level, heat rises up which keeps the lower level cooler.

Over the last few decades, architects have experimented with modified A-frame styles which include more wall space and different roofline angles.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki: ===

* Arts and craft movement.
* Bungalow.
* Domestic roofs.
* Dormer window.
* Flat roof.
* Kit house.
* Long span roof.
* Penthouse.
* Self-build home: Project plan.
* Shell roof.
* The history of fabric structures.
* Vernacular architecture.

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