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Art Troutner (born Arthur Lowe Troutner, September 25, 1921 – April 14, 2001) was an American architect and inventor. A holder of over 50 patents and co-founder of Trus-Joist corporation, Troutner has been called "arguably the most important single figure in the history of the development of wood technology for architecture."

Art Troutner was born in Pingree, Idaho, growing up on a sugar beet and potato farm. As a youngster he showed an interest in invention and design, winning a prize for a model car. He saw service in WWII as an airplane crew chief. Troutner graduated from the University of Idaho School of Architecture in 1949.