Phase IIII

Different Structural Approaches

Diagrids provide structural support to buildings that are non-rectilinear, adapting well to highly angular buildings and curved forms. The diagrid in its purest form is capable of resisting all of the gravity loads and lateral loads on the structure without assistance of a traditional structural core.
The diagrid gains its structural integrity through the use of triangulation.
Furthermore, the diagrids are said to be able to save 20% of the weight of steel used. (Varies by project).

An irregular diagrid structure was used to support the crystalline shapes in the design of the Royal Ontario Museum.