Its classic open atrium remains, but updates help this California home meet today’s codes and quality standards

Roofs get to the point with triangular ends and equally sloping sides

Exquisite papers painted in glorious detail turn blank walls into expressive canvases conjuring luxury

A common house shape has a decidedly uncommon use at Vitra's showroom in Germany. We step inside for a closer look

Combines a hip roof with a gable, bringing home advantages of both styles

With a practical function but a pleasing appearance, traditional clipped gables create curb appeal for Craftsman and bungalow homes

Updates on this very traditional form seem more popular than ever. See how architects are reenvisioning gables for today

Boosting space and light on a second story and appearance overall, gabled dormers can also increase a home's value

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

Three ingenious tiny homes feature the familiar peaked roof in unexpected ways