Brian Liloia documented his build of this unusual round roof in 2008, while living in Missouri. This type of self-supporting structure, in which each beam bears the weight of another, and has its weight born by yet another, and all arranged such the load is thus distributed ’round in a continuous cycle, is called a reciprocal frame. It requires at least three members, and you can build a simple working model with matchsticks. [via No Tech Magazine]
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Am I the only one who is disturbed by the thought of my roof being built from matchsticks?
“Dude, that’s so totally not up to code.”
Cleveland roofers like me would never get the inspectors approval for something this cool! For some reason, it kind of reminds me of a yurt or tipi style roof.
Cleveland roofers like me would never get the inspectors approval for something this cool! For some reason, it kind of reminds me of a yurt or tipi style roof.
I wonder
if what it will look when this kind of roof will finished. It is quite
difficult to work it. However, I admire it because it so creative and unique.
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I can say that it was great design roof but I’m just
thinking if it’s tough too, I like roof with unique designs and can be use for
commercial purposes. Some people already have it, I was planning to establish
it next month I’m hoping that I can do it.
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Oh, this model can perfectly fit houses on the seashores! I can imagine resorts restaurants or rest houses using that kind of roof. They can either cover it with colored plastic or huge leaves for a more gorgeous effect!
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