Similar to the previous one is this column/bracing that supports a balcony overhead. The bracing resists lateral movement in one direction, while the beams above do the work in the perpendicular direction. Like the others here, yes, it's a column, but it does a little more than just supporting what's above it. More: Breezeways: Architecture's Cool Connections Framing Design: Structural Expression in Steel Sliding Walls Bring the Outside In Ribbon Houses, Wrapped in Style

Deck structure

Wood base

column style split at top

Deck over garage

oversized braces

CANOPY DESIGN

Sweet brackets

Steel beams and pavestone drive

braces and concrete post

cantilever

Diff columns

Mod craftsman

interesting mix of materials. like the solid structure feeling the post(s) gives. dont mind the color, either.

Nelson-esque column supporting entry cover

moment connection

Columns

i like

iron

Nice deck support.

columns

light

coolsteel and wood beam connection

garage

exterior

Hardware

edging on drive

column

columns

column is way cool

deck over garage

Islands between garage doors

column bracing for a cantilever

deck support

his column/bracing that supports a balcony overhead. The bracing resists lateral movement in one direction, while the beams above do the work in the perpendicular direction. Like the others here, yes, it's a column, but it does a little more than just supporting what's above it.

Deck supports 2

BRACE UNDER COVERED PORCH.

Exterior

great hardware