{"product_id":"parametric-geometry-of-curves-and-surfaces-architectural-form-finding-hardcover","title":"Parametric Geometry of Curves and Surfaces: Architectural Form-Finding - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlberto Lastra\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook provides a thorough introduction to the differential geometry of parametrized curves and surfaces, along with a wealth of applications to specific architectural elements. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeometric elements in architecture respond to practical, physical and aesthetic needs. Proper understanding of the mathematics underlying the geometry provides control over the construction. This book relates the classical mathematical theory of parametrized curves and surfaces to multiple applications in architecture. The presentation is mathematically complete with numerous figures and animations illustrating the theory, and special attention is given to some of the recent trends in the field. Solved exercises are provided to see the theory in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended as a textbook for lecture courses, \u003ci\u003eParametric Geometry of Curves and Surfaces\u003c\/i\u003e is suitable for mathematically-inclined students in engineering, architecture and related fields, and can also serve as a textbook for traditional differential geometry courses to mathematics students. Researchers interested in the mathematics of architecture or computer-aided design will also value its combination of precise mathematics and architectural examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook provides a thorough introduction to the differential geometry of parametrized curves and surfaces, along with a wealth of applications to specific architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeometric elements in architecture respond to practical, physical and aesthetic needs. Proper understanding of the mathematics underlying the geometry provides control over the construction. This book relates the classical mathematical theory of parametrized curves and surfaces to multiple applications in architecture. The presentation is mathematically complete with numerous figures and animations illustrating the theory, and special attention is given to some of the recent trends in the field. Solved exercises are provided to see the theory in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended as a textbook for lecture courses, \u003ci\u003eParametric Geometry of Curves and Surfaces\u003c\/i\u003e is suitable for mathematically-inclined students in engineering, architecture and related fields, and can also serve as a textbook for traditional differential geometry courses to mathematics students. Researchers interested in the mathematics of architecture or computer-aided design will also value its combination of precise mathematics and architectural examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlberto Lastra is associate professor at University of Alcalá (Spain). He has been teaching mathematics in the degree courses Architecture and Fundamentals of Architecture and Urbanism there since 2011, with a particular focus on innovation and interdisciplinarity. He is author of more than 40 journal publications in asymptotic analysis, functional equations, symbolic computation and orthogonal polynomials, as well as the mathematics of architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52705135919411,"sku":"9783030813161","price":112.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ZGZRbXZhU282ZGhnNzFqMEhOamt5dz09.webp?v=1763373372","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/parametric-geometry-of-curves-and-surfaces-architectural-form-finding-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}