The A-frame roof, one of the oldest forms in construction, is back in vogue and pointier than ever. Here are 10 of the best examples that show why gabled roofs are the new flat roofs.

Rabbit Snare Gorge, Canada, by Design Base 8 and Omar Gandhi

This timber-clad house on Canada's Cape Breton combines a tower-like structure with a steep pitched roof. Architects Design Base 8 and Omar Gandhi did this to take advantage of views, while ensuring the house is able to effectively shed snow and rainwater.
"The archetypal gable and shed forms of the cabin are combined to open views and follow the path of the sun, emphasise the major interior spaces, and accentuate the verticality of the tower," they said. Find out more about Rabbit Snare Gorge »
Fahouse, Canada, by Jean Verville

Canadian architect Jean Verville had children's fairy tales in mind when designing this holiday cabin in rural Quebec, which features black corrugated steel cladding and a glazed base.
"Derived from the archetypal figure of the house, the double triangular prism perfectly illustrates childhood and characterises the whole development of this project," he said. Find out more about Fahouse »

Triangle House, USA, by Doon Architecture

Rather than building a new holiday home in an area of Long Island known for its "outrageous housing market",  Edgar Papazian of New York studio Doon Architecture chose to revamp an A-frame cabin dating back to 1965.
Despite its angular...