[robin_reala]

Depends what you mean by ‘structure’. If you mean extant building then Hōryū-ji[1] has a claim. If you widen your definition then there’s structures like Woodhenge[2].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C5%8Dry%C5%AB-ji [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodhenge

[ars]

> Depends what you mean by ‘structure’

If you want to be specific, then I mean where wood is kept under significant tension load.

So I guess woodhenge doesn't count since that's compression load. (Only tension load actually stresses the wood fibers in a way that's comparable with the product discussed in the article.)

[willvarfar]

Does a pyramid count as a structure by your definition then?

[ars]

Don't get caught up by the word "structure". It's just a simple term I used for the purpose.

The actual subject here is the tension load, the word "structure" is just the most convenient term for it.

(But in any case a hollow pyramid would certainly be under tension. You would need an arch if you wanted pure compression.)