Truss and column structures incorporating natural round timbers and natural branched round timbers

A column-truss assembly comprising:

• a first column;
• a second column;
• and
• a truss connecting the first and second columns, the truss comprising:
• a top cord comprising a first timber;
• a bottom cord comprising a second timber;
• and
• a webbing structure comprising a plurality of web members, the web members connecting the first timber and the second timber;
• wherein the web members comprise a plurality of diagonal members and further wherein the assembly comprises a web-to-cord connection that connects the bottom cord to a first diagonal member and a second diagonal member, the web-to-cord connection comprising a connection plate comprising a central member, a first flange disposed along one side of the central member and a second flange disposed along the opposite side of the central member, wherein the connection plate is inserted into the bottom cord and further wherein the first diagonal member is connected to the first flange of the connection plate and the second diagonal member is connected to the second flange of the connection plate.