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Mediterranean House Exterior with a Butterfly Roof Ideas and Designs

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BUTTERFLY ON THE ROCKS
BUTTERFLY ON THE ROCKS
ANASTASIA PAPAIOANNOUANASTASIA PAPAIOANNOU
Located on the hill overlooking the Charani bay, the last building of the Settlement of Simi ,was built to shelter shepherds and goats. Spartan structure inside - outside ,built with local stones “in view” ,the main part covered with a steep wooden roof and the lower one with vaults. The features of the house are following the vernacular Architecture of “Chorio” (the older part of the settlement on top of the main hill) and create an impressive effect in-between the neoclassical houses that surround it. Restoration project and works respected the simplicity of the building,as the new use “shelters“ the summer dreams of the new users. Behind the stable a new summer house was added in direct dialoguewith it. Local stones wooden roofs, spartan features. Inspiration for the synthesis, were the volumes of the local Monastery of Proph.Ilias The complex project was presented at the Exhibition “A Vision of Europe”, that took place in Bologna Italy in September 1992.
Street View Exterior
Street View Exterior
David B. Smith Arch.David B. Smith Arch.
Design ideas for a large and white mediterranean two floor detached house in Los Angeles with a butterfly roof, a shingle roof and a brown roof.
15 Boxthorn
15 Boxthorn
Christina Ford - RealtorChristina Ford - Realtor
Photo of a large mediterranean two floor render detached house in Orange County with a pink house, a butterfly roof, a tiled roof and a red roof.
Villa mi Sueño
Villa mi Sueño
Avant Costruzioni / Eco Smart BuildingAvant Costruzioni / Eco Smart Building
Villa Prefabbricata in legno.
Large and yellow mediterranean two floor semi-detached house in Other with wood cladding, a butterfly roof and a tiled roof.
CASA ALBERCA: REHABILITACION INTEGRAL BIOCLIMÁTICA
CASA ALBERCA: REHABILITACION INTEGRAL BIOCLIMÁTICA
ESPACIOS REVERSIBLESESPACIOS REVERSIBLES
El proyecto plantea preservar el legado arquitectónico y cultural de una antigua carpintería, cambiando el uso y transformándola en una vivienda bioclimática. Se mantienen la esencia volumétrica y constructiva originales mejorando la eficiencia energética, habitabilidad y funcionalidad del espacio.
BUTTERFLY ON THE ROCKS
BUTTERFLY ON THE ROCKS
ANASTASIA PAPAIOANNOUANASTASIA PAPAIOANNOU
Located on the hill overlooking the Charani bay, the last building of the Settlement of Simi ,was built to shelter shepherds and goats. Spartan structure inside - outside ,built with local stones “in view” ,the main part covered with a steep wooden roof and the lower one with vaults. The features of the house are following the vernacular Architecture of “Chorio” (the older part of the settlement on top of the main hill) and create an impressive effect in-between the neoclassical houses that surround it. Restoration project and works respected the simplicity of the building,as the new use “shelters“ the summer dreams of the new users. Behind the stable a new summer house was added in direct dialoguewith it. Local stones wooden roofs, spartan features. Inspiration for the synthesis, were the volumes of the local Monastery of Proph.Ilias The complex project was presented at the Exhibition “A Vision of Europe”, that took place in Bologna Italy in September 1992.
Exterior Side
Exterior Side
David B. Smith Arch.David B. Smith Arch.
Photo of a large and beige mediterranean detached house in Orange County with three floors, a butterfly roof and a shingle roof.
Exterior Street View
Exterior Street View
David B. Smith Arch.David B. Smith Arch.
This is an example of a large and beige mediterranean detached house in Orange County with three floors, a butterfly roof and a shingle roof.
Exterior Street View
Exterior Street View
David B. Smith Arch.David B. Smith Arch.
Inspiration for a large and beige mediterranean two floor detached house in San Diego with a butterfly roof and a shingle roof.
Exterior
Exterior
David B. Smith Arch.David B. Smith Arch.
Inspiration for a large and beige mediterranean two floor detached house in San Diego with a butterfly roof and a shingle roof.
Exterior
Exterior
David B. Smith Arch.David B. Smith Arch.
This is an example of a large and beige mediterranean two floor detached house in San Diego with a butterfly roof and a shingle roof.

Mediterranean House Exterior with a Butterfly Roof Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the mediterranean kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the mediterranean exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant mediterranean exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a mediterranean makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best mediterranean exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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