The house s butterfly shaped roof which collects rainwater to irrigate the landscaping seems to float above its limestone base.
Houses with butterfly roofs.
It also boosts the energy efficiency of the house as solar panels can be strategically mounted at an angle to maximise the rays of the sun.
For eco friendliness the butterfly roof eliminates the need for traditional gutter and downspout systems as rainwater drains into the central trough where it can be harvested.
Upper clerestory windows bring a bounty of natural light inside.
It has a v shape and it slopes down from opposing edges towards the middle either symmetrical or not.
This design meets in the middle and then it extends outward with an upward angle forming that unique v shape.
Butterfly roofs are great for people making their own house for their family.
According to roofing calculator the architectural design of the butterfly roof imitates a butterfly s wings by creating a v shape.
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Look through butterfly roof photos in different colors and styles and when you find some butterfly.
Feb 11 2019 explore stephen scholl s board butterfly roofs on pinterest.
The douglas fir ceiling extends to connect the indoors to the outside.
A butterfly roof is in essence an inverted gable roof.