Flat roofs may be the modernist standard, but angled ones say 'home' loud and clear. See how architects are giving pitches a place today

These modern houses approach the everyday roof from a different angle

Designers redo the back of a house for a better indoor-outdoor connection and install a clever structure for storage, function and flow

Smart built-ins, natural light, strong color contrast and personal touches create a functional and stylish workspace

Don't get held up by confusion over trusses, rafters and purlins. Learn about a roof's features and their purposes here

See how pitched roofs and overhangs can be simple, innovative and modern, too

Look to the Middle Ages to find where your home's steeply pitched roof, gables and more began

Think beyond gabled or flat. A dramatic roof tops off a stunning home exterior in style

Creating a distinct exterior is just one benefit of the sawtooth roof — it can help bring daylight into interiors as well

Laboring under the delusion that flat roofs are leaky, expensive and a pain to maintain? Find out the truth here