2by6

Building Stronger

a-frame

  • High peaked roof houses and a-frames have an interesting design that can lead to wasted space. Especially against the inside of the sloped walls where you’d bunk your head constantly is you get too close. So how do you deal with these spaces to maximize use and accentuate the house style instead of hiding it?…

  • Like you’re out camping, but you have a real roof over your head. Or a few rooves in this case, making it look even more like a set of pitched tents. Looks like a great way to get away from city life for a while, but maybe not enough interior space with headroom to live…

  • Small and bright asymmetrical a-frame cabin with a huge deck for maximizing your vacation experience. Obviously a render, but would be a really great getaway spot with giant windows and a cozy sloped roof all around to let the snow roll off in the winter.

  • Built into the side of a hill, this modern A-frame makes perfect use of the topography. Lots of windows facing one direction on the lower level and the upper level facing only in other directions gives each room a unique view of the world around. Thus adding to the daily intrigue of seeing different perspectives…