Circular building structure

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an aesthetically pleasing building structure.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a building structure as above which may be used for a variety of purposes.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a building structure as above which has particular utility as a dwelling.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a building structure which is easy to construct and easy to maintain.
The foregoing objects are attained by the circular building structure of the present invention.
In accordance with the present invention, a circular building structure comprises a plurality of columnar structures, each of which preferably extends from a point below ground level to a desired height above ground level, and wall structures positioned between the columnar structures and forming a substantially circular exterior or outer wall with the columnar structures which encloses an inner space.
A central hub is positioned above the inner space.
A plurality of trusses are provided to support a roof.
Each of the trusses is joined to one of the columnar structures and to the central hub.
The inner space is preferably divided into a perimetric space and an interior space.
The perimetric space, if desired, may be divided by walls into a passageway, an entranceway hall, and a number of rooms.
The interior space is.
preferably left as a common area for eating, cooking, and other communal activities.
If desired, semi-private areas may be created in the common area through devices such as planters.
Other details of the building structure of the present invention, as well as other objects and advantages attendant thereto, are set forth in the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals depict like elements.