pur·lin    ˈpərlən/
noun
  1. a horizontal beam along the length of a roof, resting on a main rafter and supporting the common rafters or boards.

The name Purlin was chosen as a reference to the structural elements in wooden architectural construction.

This modern design uses reclaimed wood taken from old structural barns to echo this reference. Additionally, structural steel combines the structural element along with clean, modern lines.