Exposed trusses are exceptional architectural elements, at once structural -- they hold up the roof -- while modulating a space to give it scale and rhythm. But with the many truss types out there, ...

Wood truss construction surged in popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, but back then most buildings that used metal-plate-connected wood trusses had flat ceilings. With today’s CAD and BIM technology, ...

Most outbuilding plans start with the basics: how much room is needed, where the structure will sit, and how it will be used ...

The gap between 3D-printed model parts and real-world durability is closing fast, driven by a wave of 2026 material innovations and refined printing techniques. By adapting structural principles from ...