Geometric Modeling for Architects: Ellipses and Structures

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Delves into the geometric principles of Gothic architecture, focusing on surface curvature and stereotomy techniques.

Examines geometric singularities in architectural design through the analysis of spatial intersections.

Delves into the historical context and mathematical properties of conic sections like parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.

Explores the invention of instruments by artists like Albrecht Dürer to draw complex curves and lines not achievable with a ruler.

Explores ellipse construction using the Dandelin theorem and properties of conics in space.

Explores conic sections like ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola, their properties, constructions, and perspectives in 2D and 3D spaces.

Delves into the properties of hyperboloid surfaces and their sections, emphasizing developability and curvature.

Explores the definitions and equations of conic sections, including parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas, with practical geometric applications.

Explores the inequality of seasons by examining the Earth's orbit and the causes of the seasons in architecture and gnomonics.

Explores the construction and variants of elliptical curves, including historical stonecutting methods and architectural considerations.