Abstract
Shell structures are usually classified in two categories: single-layer shells, where the structural elements are included along one surface, or double-layer shells, where the structural elements are organized in space frames. The exploration of new structural systems enabled to the discovery of innovative solutions for lightweight shells that take into account strength, transparency, cost, buildability and schedule. The Cove Manila Dome in the Philippines is a 100 m span and 30 m high steel and glass dome covering a beach and night club. Using a comparison of the linear buckling load of different structural options considered during the design phase and of their constructability enabled converging to the chosen solution of a hybrid shell, a structurally stable and architecturally lightweight and transparent structure which is easier to erect than a more typical shell.
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