Main entry:

Agkathidis, Asterios, 1974- author.

Title & Author:

Biomorphic structures / Asterios Agkathidis.

Publication:

London, United Kingdom : Laurence King Publishing, 2017.
©2017

Description:

160 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 17 cm.

Series:

Form + technique

Notes:
Half title page has subtitle: architecture inspired by nature.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 156157) and index.
Biomorphic design : Introduction and terminology ; A historical review from Art Nouveau to algorithmic design ; The approach of this book -- Water, earth and geological formations : Hill and valley ; Influx ; Caves and erosion ; Liquid contours -- Plants and branching systems : Branched blocks ; Tree-structure canopy ; Callipod ; Rose pavilion -- Animal structures and properties : Gradient transparency ; Snakeskin ; Bird's nest ; Error as optimization ; Dream vaults -- Conclusion.

Summary:

From leaves to liquids, caves to crystal formations, nature has always been a major source of inspiration for architects. This book examines how nature can act as a precedent for design solutions through twelve case studies. Packed with computer drawings, sketches, models, and photographs, this will be an ideal resource of ideas for students in their studio work, as well as for practicing architects.

ISBN:

1780679475 (paperback)
9781780679471 (paperback)

Subject:

Organic architecture.
Nature (Aesthetics)
Architecture and biology.
Architecture organique.
Nature (Esthétique)
Architecture et biologie.
organic architecture.
Architecture and Planning.

Added entries:

Form + technique.

Biomorphic structures: architecture inspired by nature

Holdings:

Location: Library main y 294750
Call No.: BIB 240590
Status: Available