The document discusses different types of curved structures including single curvature, double curvature, anticlastic, synclastic, hyperboloids, and paraboloids. Single curvature structures like barrels are curved along one axis while double curvature structures like spheres cannot be flattened and are classified as synclastic or anticlastic. Hyperboloids are double curved surfaces that are convex on one side and concave on the other. Hyperbolic paraboloids are used for building roofs due to their ease of construction. Famous examples given include the Sydney Opera House and Kobe Tower in Japan.