Uncover the beauty of the divine proportion all around you with this meticulously researched and stunningly illustrated reference. From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties. In The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of Mathematics, Author Gary Meisner examines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous, display-worthy volume features: Lay-flat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratioThe results of the author’s twenty-year investigation and collaboration with thousands of people across the globe in dozens of professions and walks of lifeClear, enlightening, and entertaining commentary Over 250 captivating color images, including illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo, photographs of nature and architecture, and famous artwork The evidence closes the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio’s appearances and applications, and presents new findings to take our knowledge further yet. Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you’ll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to see, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways.
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Modernist architecture has the best public relations managers since the name itself evokes notions like “contemporary” or “current,” while brutalism sounds like a metal band struggling to create an adjective. While quite recent, modernism isn’t defined by being “new,” rather, it’s a design philosophy that celebrates experimentation and rejects rules.
Plan 22669DR: Storybook 2500 Sq Ft Cottage with Fourth Bedroom in Daylight Basement
This 2502 square foot storybook cottage house plan gives you 4 beds, 3.5 baths and has a vaulted master bedroom on the second floor. A covered entry with arched ceiling opens to the foyer with an arched opening on the right taking you to a bench and shelving. Ahead, a pocket door opens to the home. The living room with fireplace has sliding door access to the rear covered patio and the dining room enjoys views across it and the back. The kitchen sink is set below two windows looking out the side while a corner pantry and an island…
Urban Smoke Stone Effect Porcelain Tile 60x120cm Matte
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Passive Cooling Systems For Sustainable Architecture: A Guide To The Best Options – Arch2O.com
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Gallery of Aamchit Courtowers / Hashim Sarkis – 30
Image 30 of 46 from gallery of Aamchit Courtowers / Hashim Sarkis. Site Plan
