Structural design is entering a period of profound change. Growing uncertainty, climate pressures, materials innovation and societal expectations are reshaping what it means to design safely and responsibly.
The future of structural design is a thought‑leadership publication that steps back from day‑to‑day “how‑to” guidance and asks a more fundamental question: what should structural design become? Grounded in reliability theory and risk‑based thinking, the book challenges assumptions about over‑design, safety margins and the role of uncertainty.
Through conceptual case studies and reflective analysis, it offers engineers a framework for navigating future practice with confidence, professionalism and ethical clarity – without losing sight of the codes, judgement and responsibilities that underpin public safety.