An angular English home extension and a timber-clad Guatemalan retreat feature in our roundup of buildings with butterfly roofs. Otherwise known as inverted-pitched roofs, the V-shaped structures ...

Roofs have evolved over the years, with pitched roofs often associated with a more classical appearance. That said, they remain the most common and efficient solution to ensure maximum protection.

Architects argue that a flat roof gives one more livable space compared to a pitched one. It also hands the home a unique space where one can use it as a lounge, gym area to even set up a corridor ...

A hallmark of modern home design, flat roofs can also be less expensive to install than sloped or pitched roofs. A flat roof is a roof that relies on special waterproofing techniques and a minimal ...