Books

What are some good physical books that actually break down the formulas and algorithms for geometries and processes of algorithmic and generative design, as opposed to books based on their history and examples in architecture. thanks

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Permalink Reply by taz on March 1, 2012 at 6:57pm

EDIT: The paperback is just coming out. The hardcover's been out for a while.

Permalink Reply by Michael Pryor on March 1, 2012 at 7:14pm

thanks alot, any opinions on this book http://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Architecture-Kostas-Terzidis/dp/0...

Permalink Reply by David Stasiuk on March 2, 2012 at 1:48am

It's pretty good, but not really functional.

Permalink Reply by Anders Holden Deleuran on March 2, 2012 at 2:01am

It does provide a good overview of the "sub-genres" of parametric and computational design within the architectural design context though. With well written case studies of (built!) designs for each genre. So as a sort of primer for what's out there and how it is applied I think it is a rather unique book. Also, hi Dave :)

Permalink Reply by Anders Holden Deleuran on March 2, 2012 at 3:49am

Edit: I was referring to The New Mathematics of Architecture. Personally I find the Terzidis books to be a bit on the "philosophical fluff" side of things. But none the less it does add to the discourse, which is always a good thing I guess.

Permalink Reply by Gavin on March 1, 2012 at 11:21pm

You might try Handbook of Computational Geometry

Cheers,

Gavin

Permalink Reply by Michael Pryor on March 2, 2012 at 8:14am

thanks

Permalink Reply by RWNB on March 2, 2012 at 8:37am

...and if you need the theory for the technique,

or a little, pain in the ... (:

than you can try this:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Autopoiesis-Architecture-New-Framework/dp...

http://www.amazon.com/The-Autopoiesis-Architecture-Volume-II/dp/047...

Permalink Reply by Michael Pryor on March 2, 2012 at 11:44am

thanks RWNB

Permalink Reply by Michael Pryor on March 8, 2012 at 8:42am

if anyone's interested found this book in my office, its pretty good at explain alot of systems and geometry.

http://www.amazon.com/Structure-Systems-Heino-Engel/dp/3775718761/r...

Permalink Reply by Vicente Soler on March 8, 2012 at 9:20am

Why ask only for physical books? Imo, they are the worst way for adquiring knowledge (narrative, linear). I understand unfortunately many things are still only found on physical books, but i think you should also ask for online resources and turn to them when possible.

Permalink Reply by Michael Pryor on March 8, 2012 at 9:57am

well this is why I want books that are more or less catalogs of info, rather than theory and origins. less linearity and narration and more information by category and type. Of course I am also always open to some good websites if you have a few.