Arched Truss

This is a picture of a truss we designed to be raised inside of an existing structure.  We designed all of the joints to be able to put the truss together from underneath, and provided a clear set of instructions and plans for the local contractor to do the install himself.  This was an oak truss and it turned out beautifully. 

Timber Framing, a la parisien

Paris, turn of the 20th Century

Here's a picture that I found at this very neat website.  I'd like to build a structure like this chez moi.