Since there aren't any specific specifications for construction of A-frames and there is no special requirements for A-frame construction, there should be no chance of a threat to your plans as long as you don't have the lot in a neighbourhood or subdivision that has strict rules on the type of houses which can be built. If you're already sitting on some acres of land? You should definitely be good to start building the A-frame house of your desires.
The first thing to note is that A-frame homes are designed to resemble a large triangle -- or in the manner we've defined the capitalized form of the first letter in our alphabet -- and is easily identifiable by their large rooflines. The roof of an A-frame home extends very deep into the sides, close to the foundation level, and then creates two walls that slope inside the home.
Due to their high A-frames typically comprise of more than one floor and are often open, loft-style interior. A-frame homes often have floor-to-ceiling windows in the upright walls. This is both to enhance the aesthetics and also practical.
The A-frame was made its U.S. debut in 1930s Southern California at the skilled hands of R.M. Schindler. A Vienna-born architect Schindler admired and worked alongside Frank Lloyd Wright, who eventually brought him from the Midwest to Los Angeles for the construction of the famous Hollyhock House.
While Schindler was certainly an architect of vision in his own right, A-frame houses were in use long before Schindler built his first one at Lake Arrowhead. The A-frame construction technique is durable and practical and has been used throughout Asia as well as Europe for centuries.
Due to their steep rooflines, A-frame homes are perfect in conditions of snow as there's no chance of snow accumulationthat could severely damage roofs. A number of homes built with A-frames located in the U.S. were constructed between the 1950s to the 1970s. They're often found in forested, mountainous areas, such as Colorado, Utah, and the Pacific Northwest.
The small home movement as well as a general trend towards green living has led to a resurgence in A-frames. They are an excellent choice for people who want to make a change or live with a more sustainable lifestyle due to of their simple design and low maintenance requirements for exteriors.
