Mathematics of space / guest-edited by George L. Legendre.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Legendre, George L.

Series:

Architectural design (London, England : 1971) ; v. 81, no. 4.

Architectural design profile ; 212.

Architectural design, 0003-8604 ; v. 81, no. 4

Profile ; no. 212

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space (Architecture)--Mathematics.

Space (Architecture).

Architecture--Mathematics.

Architecture.

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

136 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

Other Title:

Mathe+matics of space

Place of Publication:

London : Wiley, 2011.

Summary:

A new title in the Architectural Design series that explores the potential of computational mathematics in cutting-edge design. Mathematics has always been a vital tool in the architect's trade, but the last fifteen years have seen a sharp rise in the power of computers and has led to computational abilities far beyond anything previously available. Modern design software and computing power have changed the traditional role of geometry in architecture and opened up new possibilities enabled by topology, non-Euclidean geometry, and other areas of mathematics. With insight from a top-notch list of contributors, including such notables as Philippe Morel and Fabien Scheurer, Mathematics in Space discusses how the advent of computation and information technology has affected the work of contemporary architects.

Notes:

"04/2011."

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780470689806

0470689803

OCLC:

707247974