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All About A-Frame Houses

by Josie Swindler, Posted Nov 10th 2009

An A-frame house looks like it sounds: two sides of a steep roof meet high in the middle, forming the shape of a capital letter A. The inside of an A-frame house is open, exposing the roof's angles and the ceiling's rafters. The sloping roof has several benefits: because the roof reaches the ground, there is less outside maintenance required on the house, wind resistance is reduced and heavy snowfalls can't pile up and weigh down the roof.

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World's Largest Treehouse

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 20th 2009

The world's largest treehouse is hardly a playground for kids. Horace Burgess of Cumberland Country Tennessee, 56, owner and builder of this massive 97-foot treehouse, says that he built it after he had a vision from God. According to Burgess, God said, "If you build me a treehouse, I'll see you never run out of material."

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Marvin Windows and Doors Hosts Dream Home Contest

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 15th 2009

You've probably already heard of Marvin Windows and Doors, but have you seen the results of their contest, the myMarvin Architect's Challenge?

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The Perforated House

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 8th 2009

In a quiet, simple neighborhood in Melbourne, Australia lies a luminescent light box that would fit in more among Hollywood set designs than between Victorian town homes and Edwardian terraces. Of course, the community is just as confused about this building as we were. "That hideous screen!" is a common comment from a neighbor across the road. But passersby seem to differ, and many Aussies love the ingenuity involved. In fact, the property recently sold last month for an impressive $730,000.

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