7 Building components

In addition to the building carcass – the structural framework of the building – made up of the foundations, the interior and exterior walls and floor slabs – most developments include a roof, windows and doors, as well as staircases, which give them their characteristic look inside and outside.
The roof shape, in particular, has a significant effect on the appearance.

Drag the mouse across the following diagram to find out the names of the different roof shapes