Two basic types of Aboriginal shelter constructions from central Arnhem Land (northern Australia) are discussed, viz., a flat-roofed shelter protecting against sunshine, and a gable-roof shelter ...

Gable and hip roofs are two common styles you'll see on homes, but do you know the difference? The main distinguishing feature is how many sloped roof sections the house has and how the ends are ...

Did you ever notice how a preschooler draws a house? More often than not, it has a gable roof and a chimney with smoke that is perpendicular to the roof rather than the ground. It’s the simplest, most ...