What region of Switzerland is this style of architecture mostly found? Perhaps in a valley? High winds would surely rip the roof off with such overhangs? I like the architectural style.
Larry, originally this chalet stood in Burgdorf ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgdorf,_Switzerland ), a city in the valley (indeed) of Emmental ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmental ).
Its present location in Ballenberg is again in a valley near Brienz in Berner Oberland.
I think you find this typical chalet architecture throughout in Switzerland.