Exterior, Cabin Building Type, Wood Siding Material, Small Home Building Type, Tiny Home Building Type, and Butterfly RoofLine Perched above a pond on 14 acres in Champaign, Illinois, this hut was designed for enjoying tea and meditation. Dominating the 97-square-foot structure is a butterfly roof, which channels rainwater to a central spout to be directed to the pond. Adding to the zen experience are water reflections that are projected onto the soffit throughout the day.  Photo 10 of 20 in 20 Best Modern Homes from the Midwest by Erika Heet from Detail We Love: Butterfly Roofs

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Perched above a pond on 14 acres in Champaign, Illinois, this hut was designed for enjoying tea and meditation. Dominating the 97-square-foot structure is a butterfly roof, which channels rainwater to a central spout to be directed to the pond. Adding to the zen experience are water reflections that are projected onto the soffit throughout the day.