Overview

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. This new title in the Architectural Design series updates architectural mathematics since the digital revolution With world-class contributors, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ways computation has transformed the discipline The book explores fascinating issues in modern design, most importantly the impact of mathematics on contemporary design creativity For students and practitioners alike, Mathematics in Space covers vital topics in a constantly changing discipline.

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Author:   George Legendre (IJP Corporation)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Academy Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.10cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.549kg
ISBN:  

9780470689806

ISBN 10:   0470689803
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   22 July 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

5. Editorial Helen Castle 6. About the Guest-Editor George L. Legendre 8. Introduction The Mathematics of Sensible Things George L. Legendre 18. Mathematics and the Sensible World: Representing, Constructing, Simulating Amy Dahan-Dalmedico 28. Architecture and Mathematics: Between Hubris and Restraint Antoine Picon 36. Continuity and Rupture Dennis R. Shelden and Andrew J. Witt 44. IJP Explained: Parametric Mathematics in Practice George L. Legendre 54. A Sense of Purpose Mathematic s and Performance in Environmental Design Martha Tsigkari, Adam Davis and Francis Aish, Specialist Modeling Group, Foster + Partners 58. Long Form and Algorithm Daniel Bosia 66. Intuitive Material Distributions Panagiotis Michalatos and Sawako Kaijima, Adams Kara Taylor (AKT) 70. Lost in Parameter Space? Fabian Scheuren and Hanne Straling 80. Cetemetry Working Beyond Effect Mark Burry 90. Desagues and Leibniz: In the Black Box – A Mathematical Model of the Leibnizian Monad Bernard Cache 100. Pasta by Design George L. Legendre 102. The Metabolism of the City: The Mathematics of Networks and Urban Surfaces Michael Weinstock 108. Rising Masses, Singapore Max Kahlen 112. The Hinging Tower Ana María Flor Ortiz and Rodia Valladares Sánchez, Rising Masses Studio, Harvard Graduate School of Design 118. Implicit Fields – MOCAPE Shenzhen PRC George L. Legendre and Max Kahlen 122. Sense and Sensibilia Philippe Morel 130. Counterpoint Less Answers More Questions Will McLean  

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George L Legendre is a London-based architect and educator. He graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Design. He is the founder of the London-based office IJP Corporation. In 2007, the influential UK weekly Building Design elected the 3-year-old office as one of the top 5 practices in Britain led by principals under the age of 40.

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