Have you ever wondered why the most roofs are sloping ones? And some have windows on them. Why architects have chose so? As it is that time of the year, the window on the roof would be a lot easier for Santa Clause than the chimney, don’t you think? If you live on the last floor or you have a house, the windows on it are a good idea. Especially when the roof is sloping.

As any kind of roof has its own benefits, sloping roofs have their advantage, the first thing that everyone would think about is the rain drain, it’s much better than flats roofs. But also they preserve energy, as they allow natural ventilations. The way they do it is that they eliminate the extra hot or cold air that came through the roof. That is the way the house is cooler in the hot summer days and warmer in the cold winter days. Other reason for choosing that kind of roof is the low maintenance; it is just easy to repair.

The sloping roofs are best for energy saving in other ways as solar panels can be put on it but it should be assured that the slope isn’t too steep.

Some architects have a creative view of the sloping. For example, the “Keeper’s House” made by L. Oberlaender Adquitectos the slope part is full of windows.

The other ideas is for colder weather such as this house in the Northern resorts which combines stone and wood in a great combination for visitors of Lake Wenatchee in Washington state.

No matter what slope you will chose make sure is the best combination between your imagination, the eco friendly design and don’t forget the creativity, we know it is hard but at last the result will be satisfactory.