In this paper there is presented a new space structure system called the PRACTIX system. A review is given of the methodology when using the new solution, with an emphasis on the technology in the manufacturing of the elements and their development into larger parts. Also, there are presented some examples of practical applications of the PRACTIX system for roof structures for petrol stations, and two sports halls, constructed in the Republic of Macedonia. The system is also appropriate for realization of other very different conventional and modern buildings, like industrial halls and warehouse canopies for bus and railway stations, sports stadiums, congress halls and exhibition pavillions, theatres, restaurants, airport hangers etc.

The paper presents the details of the TORUS GESTO system of space structures developed in the Institute of Welding and Welded Constructions at the Department for Metal Structures at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Skopje, Yugoslavia. It contains a brief description of a recent application of a new system of construction used for a large storage hall and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the system. After the details of the development of the TORUS GESTO jointing system, the article deals briefly with the production technology, erection procedures and full-size tests of space structures constructed in this system.