Triangular or tee-pee shaped homes date back to the dawn of time. It was in 1957 that architect Andrew Geller modernized the concept when he built an “A-frame” house in Long Island, NY. A-frame house plans have a steep roof line that was designed to reduce heavy snow loads, as the snow slides to the ground.
Most A-frames are mountain, beach or vacation homes.
Two other benefits exist with the A-frame design. First, the design creates a half floor at the top of the house for lofts that are quite spectacular when considered from the view provided by the expansive glass. Second, since the roof embraces all or most of the house structure, it doesn’t need painting and minimizes exterior maintenance.
When building your own home, cost versus functional use must be considered.
The downside of many A-frame house plans is the “dead space” created by the A-frame design that limits living space. Our modified A-frame maximizes living space with most of the advantages retained.
A Frame Total package square footage: 1,779 sq. ft. Living Space: 1,779 sq. ft. First Floor: 768 Sq. Ft. Second Floor: 768 Sq. Ft. Third Floor: 243 Sq. Ft. View This Floor Plan Purchase These Blueprints Purchase Reversed Prints *What does this mean?