Steep roof
Sloping roof (rain & snow)
Born in Kerala, NE India, Himalaya, Northern Europe.
How it works
A steep pitch sheds heavy monsoon rain and snow load fast, protecting walls and structure; deep overhangs keep run-off off the façade.
In a modern home
Correctly pitched roofs + generous overhangs for monsoon-belt and hill construction.
What it answers
Built from
Source
Steep monsoon and snow roofs of Kerala and the Himalaya; Paul Oliver, Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World.
Follow the threads
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