This course explores advanced structural theories – it focuses on the structural systems of buildings. It enables students to use structural theory for conceptual design of complex buildings, and to achieve salient characteristics of high building performance, including light-weight construction and material efficiency, prefabrication and efficient assembly in construction. It also introduces students to structure as form and architectonics, a history and theories of these ideas, as well as their legacy in contemporary practice. Examination and investigation are undertaken through case studies and design projects; the use of structural analysis software assists the design of new structures.