Mathematical Excursions to the World's Great Buildings

Mathematical Excursions to the World's Great Buildings
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9780691145204
ISBN-13 : 0691145202
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Book Synopsis Mathematical Excursions to the World's Great Buildings by : Alexander Hahn

Download or read book Mathematical Excursions to the World's Great Buildings written by Alexander Hahn and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-22 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the mathematics behind the design of famous buildings, including the Parthenon, the Sydney Opera House, and the Bilbao Guggenheim.


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