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Below is a basic glossary of some of the most important terms often often used when building and remodeling a home.  The glossary is organized alphabetically, and when possible, a photo has been included to illustrate the term.  Some website links are also included if more information about the specific topic is need. 
gable, gable end
The gable is a triangle shaped roof style.  It is often used in contrast to "hips" and "valleys."  The gable roof is one of the least inexpensive and easiest to build. 
desert modern, Palm Springs modern
A catchall phrase for a series of architectural phases of modern design in the Coachella Valley from the 1930's to the present.  Usually this style of design is associated with sculptural, geometrical shapes, flat or low-pitched roofs, and a open floor plan oriented towards the outside.