Mansard Roof

a roof which has four sloping sides, each of which becomes a roof which has four sloping
sides, each of which becomes steeper halfway down.steeper halfway down.

Hip Roof

A hip roof, hip-roof or hipped roof, is a type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the
walls, usually with a fairly gentle slope.

Gable Roof

A gable roof is the classic, most commonly occurring roof shape in those parts of the world
with cold or temperate climates.

Stilt

Stilt houses are houses raised on piles over the surface of the soil or a body of water. Stilt
houses are built primarily as a protection against flooding; they also keep out vermin. The
shady space under the house can be used for work or storage.