Deep Dive: How the A-Frame Became the New American Dream

An extremely thorough look at the past, present, and future of arguably the most iconic building form in human history (a claim I'm making rn)

Photo courtesy Kelsey Johnson

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Howdy. For our first official Cabins Etc Deep Dive^tm we’re going straight to the source of so, so many cabin dreams. I’m talking A-frames, everyone’s favorite funky cabin form. 

The iconic triangular design has endured for millennia, evolving from rudimentary shelter built by cavemen to archetypal vacation home to embarrass…