Architecture is distinguished from any other field in that it is an artistic, technical and functional science that is concerned with aesthetics, functionality and the environment. Due to architecture being closely linked to structural systems, structural systems are the first contributor to enhancing the exploitation of building functions. The behavior of the structural systems in the building is according to many determinates, the most important of which is how flexibility can be achieved in the building. Furthermore, flexibility is a crucial aspect of architecture because it allows buildings to adapt and respond to changing needs. In the case of structural systems, flexibility refers to their ability to accommodate modifications, reconfigurations, or expansions without compromising the integrity or functionality of buildings such as the use of modularity, adaptive elements and open-plan designs  where architects develop their designs that can evolve alongside Combined with user needs, providing longevity, versatility and sustainable use of resources. The research aims to explore the significance of the flexibility of structural systems and its effect on adapting buildings to achieve innovative architecture aesthetically, functionally and environmentally. The research follows the theoretical study approach, where the research discusses the concept of flexibility and its types that vary according to the structural system. The analytical study evaluates examples of buildings that achieve flexibility through structural systems. Finally, the research concludes the important results related to opportunities for achieving flexibility in buildings in order to utilize the potential of structural systems to achieve adaptive architecture.
 
Special Issue of AEIC 2024 (Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design Session)