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What Are The Modern Trends In Roofing Architecture?

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The roof is one of the most important parts of a house. Roofs can be made from a variety of materials, and their designs can vary greatly. However, there are some common trends in roofing architecture that can be seen in many modern homes. Curved roofs are in: why this trend is here to stay .

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The Stories at City Modern by McIntosh Poris Associates

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The Stories at City Modern is part of a four-block development by Bedrock that consists of four renovated Victorian homes and 19 new structures—a mix of townhomes and midrise apartment buildings comprising 400 individual dwellings. The Stories’ design is a modern reinvention of a stacked flat. The primary des.

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How to Choose the Best Roofing Material? (5 Ideas)

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Choosing the ideal material for your roofing is a very important decision that can have a significant impact on various aspects of your life. Not only does your roof protect you from rain, snow or other weather conditions, but it can also have an impact on potentially increasing the value of your home upon eventual resale.

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Metal Roofing Vs. Standing Seam Roofing: Which Is Better?

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When it comes to roofing, the list of materials you can construct it out of may seem endless. Two popular options are metal roofing and standing seam roofing. This article compares metal roofing vs. standing seam roofing to help you determine which is better for your home or building. What Is Metal Roofing?

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Modern Texas Farmhouse by Cosan Studio

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Natural cedar siding, aged to a beautiful silver-gray patina, was used on secondary facades as a contrasting material to the stone and metal roof. The exceptional craftsmen understood the desire to construct a home that utilized current building technologies while also appearing to have been built hundreds of years ago.

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Will Gamble Architects draws on desert modernism for London extension

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British studio Will Gamble Architects used natural materials throughout Palm Springs, a glazed extension to the back of a Grade II-listed house in north London. Located in a conservation area, the extension is informed by desert modernism, a style that emerged in Palm Springs during the mid-20th century.

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Bold Materials Usher This Traditional Barn Into the Modern Era

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A standing seam metal roof, also by ATAS, completes the striking monotone envelope. All-black exterior cladding includes charred wood siding by reSAWN, and corrugated metal siding by ATAS.