When I think of rustic architecture, I usually imagine a cozy chalet with grandma cooking chicken and apple pie. While food preferences are not debatable, the style has several characteristics you should pay attention at. First of all, consider traditional building techniques and natural materials if you want to live in a village or in a mountain area. This helps integrate the construction easily in the environment; it will simply act as an accessory to the nature. In a more philosophical way, we would say that they style is characterized by subordination, no intrusiveness, and a reflection on the past. Rustic architecture usually features log or stone construction, horizontal orientation, low pitched roofs, and rectangular plans. Also, focus on locally available materials, stone foundation and minimal ornamentation.
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