Stressed skin is a term used to describe a building system in which the internal structure of a building is tightly coupled with the exterior skin. This type of system is designed to minimize the amount of stress and deformation applied to the building's interior, allowing the structure to remain stable under a wide range of conditions. There are several synonyms for the term "stressed skin," including "structural skin," "tensioned membrane," and "tensegrity." Each of these terms relates to a specific aspect of the system, with "structural skin" emphasizing the system's structural integrity, "tensioned membrane" emphasizing the role of tensile forces in the system, and "tensegrity" emphasizing the balance between compression and tension within the system. Regardless of the term used, the stressed skin system is a versatile and effective means of building construction that can be customized to suit a wide range of contexts and building types.