Probably current terminology for a structure also called 'Netshell' & 'Lattice'. The inventor(s) recognised that a net, secured around it's perimeter naturally assumed an efficient structural form in tension - the components configured themselves to share forces. Flip to compression and small timber elements work beautifully. Even if you do have to compromise the pure form to suit the building function.

The barrel vault Gridshells span 14m using coppiced 27 x 80mm Chestnut which was finger jointed to the required 10m long ribs. They were pre-drilled and site assembled in a self correcting system.

A 9.5m model made from 4 x 12mm plywood strips pre-profiled and drilled prior to bolted assembly. Designed in New York, vetted by Arup, London, made in Lincoln, shown in Venice, Taiwan and now in Florida.

Five sculptures to enliven a car park / ring road. 60, 75 & 100mm diameter Scottish Douglas Fir finger jointed up to 11m long and bolted together using pre-drilled holes.