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These structures lend themselves to new uses because their spans allow for large skylights and flexible spaces: From coffee shops to offices and even spas, check out these projects that show how to make the most of trusses and their curved ceilings.
The Bowstring Truss is configurable in a range of sizes with typical spans between 30’-60’ (9.1-18.3 m) and overall heights of 5’-30’ (1.52-9.14 m). The thickness of wood trusses is commonly 1.5”, 3”, or 4.5” (3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm). Trusses have a pitch ratio typically between 1:1 to 1:6.
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Oregon architects Works Partnership Architecture converted a warehouse in Portland into a home and studio by punching skylights through the preserved bowstring truss roof and inserting living...
The Bow Truss House (BTH) is appropriate for most climates. The truss is composed of a horizontal bottom chord and convex top chord, forming a gently curved roof with a pitch shallow enough to function as a living roof.
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18 sty 2024 · Bowstring trusses were widely used in construction in the United States from around 1900 to 1950. Due to its inherent adaptability, these trusses allowed for the creation of large open span spaces without the need for internal columns, a special condition desirable for many applications.
