While octagonal shape was prominent in the architecture of cathedrals and temples for its peculiar spiritual representations, it was in the 1800s that it became common in home building in the US. The specialists at Topsider Homes researched on the advantages of constructing an octagonal shaped home and has incorporated octagonal designs after understanding the benefits it is able to provide.

Some of the main advantages of octagonal designs are that the shape encloses space more efficiently than a square design. Research specifies that approximately 20 percent more space with the same perimeter. The octagonal structures allows the entry of more natural light, aiding in the reduction of electric bills for illumination and heating in the winter and from a livability standpoint, octagonal designs allow for panoramic views and easier orientation on the building site.

These octagonal designs are ideal for residential areas, retirement homes, home additions and more. The 360 degree view makes them very popular especially in vacation and scenic destinations, such as on the beach or the side of a mountain. The octagonal designs allow construction of a wide range of foundation types, including pedestals, pilings, basements, slab and crawl-spaces.

With the comprehensive home building solutions the octagonal buildings of Topsider Homes are “structural battleships, able to withstand even hurricanes and earthquakes.