Bollinger and Grohmann regard the loadbearing structure as an integral part of a building. The structural design is merely one nucleus in a manifold network that generates forms, spaces and structures and that cannot be optimized on a one-dimensional basis. The forms derived from this multidimensional investigatory process have to be analysed in order to determine those areas that have a favourable load-bearing behaviour. The respective structures follow these forms, and their mode of operation is adapted to the local flow of forces. Instead of varying existing structural typologies, composite systems are used that can be matched to the relevant requirements. Nowadays, engineers are able to calculate complex load-bearing systems.

A structural design does not necessarily have to be broken down into its individual components to be assessed.