The Symposium embraces all aspects of shell and spatial structures, including at least the following topics:

Design and morphology
Conceptual design, form finding, free form design, geometrical tools

Analysis
Analytical models and computational methods applied to dynamics, stability, optimization, morphogenesis, control; AI applications

Materials
Environmental compatibility, experiences with new structural materials, smart materials, material modelling

Structural systems
Shells, spatial trusses and lattices, membranes, cable structures, tensegrity systems

Realization
Towers, complex buildings, roof systems, bridges, footbridges, lightweight structures, retractable and deployable structures, construction processes, prefabrication, detailing, testing, monitoring and control

Other topics
Historical buildings, damage and collapse, structural pathology