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Three Pines by Resolution: 4 Architecture

Archinect

Designed for a soon-to-be retiring couple, the home is sensitive to the clients wanting to age in place. On site, the local general contractor prepared the site and foundation for the arrival of six prefab modules. The vast majority of the home was fabricated off-site at a modular manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.

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The Importance of a Sturdy Roof: Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor

DesignRulz

A sturdy roof is essential for the overall well-being and protection of your home. Additionally, a solid roof adds value to your property and enhances its curb appeal. Signs that you need a new roof Over time, your roof may start showing signs of wear and tear.

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Stingray-shaped roof crowns Maldives restaurant by Atelier Nomadic

Deezen

The Japanese restaurant is raised on an existing jetty that extends out from the shore and has a bamboo structure with tree-like columns to support its wavy roof. Together with the layered pattern, the roof will resemble the scales of a fish." Timber shingles age gracefully and gain a grey-silverish patina over time," said Bruin.

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Colectivo C733 tops brick music school with soaring timber roof in Mexico

Deezen

Mexican studio Colectivo C733 has created a brick music school in Nacajuca, Mexico that includes two structures and a lofty, cantilevered roof made of coconut wood. Double brick walls support the roof structure The social space also holds a mezzanine stage for workshops and local musicians. The photography is by Yoshihiro Koitani.

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A Butterfly Roof Tops an "Upside-Down" House Built for Aging in Place

Dwell

The overhanging butterfly roof provides solar shading to south facing high level windows in summer. The client enjoys very low energy bills due to the high levels of insulation and the solar panels that power her home. Wherever possible natural and sustainable materials with low VOCs have been used inside and out.

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An Offset Roof Isn't the Only Off-Kilter Thing About This Home in Japan

Dwell

See the full story on Dwell.com: An Offset Roof Isn't the Only Off-Kilter Thing About This Home in Japan Related stories: An Architect Couple Hand Built (and Then Rebuilt) a Bahamian Escape This $1.2M It's an energetic jumble of arched doorways, many mezzanines, a grand piano, and plenty of plywood.

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Desai Chia creates “winged" roofs for Copake Lake House in New York

Deezen

US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Roughly rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts, cantilevers and multiple sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. Desai Chia created "winged" roofs for the house.

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