Structural Mechanics of Engineering Constructions and BuildingsStructural Mechanics of Engineering Constructions and Buildings1815-52352587-8700Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)11132Research ArticleON OPPORTUNITY OF SHELL STRUCTURES IN MODERN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDINGKrivoshapkoS Nsn_krivoshapko@mail.ruPeoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow150120131515612092016Copyright © 2016, Structural Mechanics of Engineering Constructions and Buildings2016The opportunity of wide application of large-span space structures in modern architecture and build ing of civil, industrial, and public buildings is analyzed. The opinions of well-known scientists, architects, and designers are given. The most interesting shell structures of last years are presented.architecturelarge-span structuresshelldomearchitectural bionicsархитектурабольшепролетные структурыоболочкакупол