Lamella Roof

Lamella Roof: barn interior, Gut Garkau farm, Germany, 1923-1926. Architect: Hugo Häring, 1882-1958.

A lamella roof is a vaulted roof made up of simple, single prefabricated (often wooden) segments as a way to span large spaces. These roofs are very easy to build (DIY), inexpensive and beautiful. The lamella roof was patented in 1910 and became popular between the World Wars, especially in Germany when metal for construction was in short supply.

Links

• Wikipedia (Ger.): "Zollingerdach"

Lamella Roof: Hale County Animal Shelter (Auburn University's Rural Studio Project)