Attic house plans - living rooms under the roof without second-floor walls

This category gathers houses with a combined roof — where, instead of a cold loft, you get living rooms under the roof slope. It looks attractive on the plot and has a clear economic logic behind it.

Why an attic saves money

A house with an attic has the structure of a single-storey building: full walls are built only on the ground floor, while the upper level is formed by the roof. You save on building the second-floor walls — and gain extra living space under the same roof. Rooms under the slope feel cosy, and the silhouette is striking.

Who it suits

An attic project suits anyone planning to build in stages: you can move in while the roof is still uninsulated or the upper floor unfinished, and complete the build after moving in. Where needed, we place one bedroom on the ground floor — convenient for older residents.

Structural notes

An attic house is lighter than a two-storey one, so it is worth considering where the plot has poor soil. But to be honest: it is harder to build than a two-storey house, because of the tricky junction where the roof meets the ground-floor walls. That is exactly why the quality of the project matters so much here. A combined roof is rational for houses of roughly 40 to 250 m².

What the project includes

Each project contains a full set of architectural and structural drawings with roof junctions and material specifications — enough for an accurate estimate before work begins.

Related sections

Single-storey houses · two-storey houses · bedroom on the ground floor · full catalogue

Choose an attic plan

Plans in this category are designed by Alexei Biryukovich, architect at AkvilonPro with over 45 years of experience. Choose a ready-made attic plan or order an adaptation to your plot — get in touch.