A-Frame/Chalet Plans

This vacation home staple has a history that is easily traced to the Swiss Alps. Herders constructed wood-framed buildings with wide, well-supported eaves in the mountainsides adjacent to their dairy farms. The herders lived in these simple homes during the Summer months, enjoying the milder climes of the high elevation, returning to the valleys before the onset of winter.  As skiing and hiking became popular, the chalet house plans were converted to vacation accommodations. Chalets are still associated with vacation residences but not just in mountain locales. The chalet style finds its way into many cabin style plans including the A-frame design.