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Why does the word design owe its origin to Latin and not Greek roots? Where do the limits of the human mind lie? How does ambiguity enter the deterministic world of computation? Who was Parmenides and why is his philosophy still puzzling today? This unique volume challenges the reader to tackle all these complex questions and more.Algorithmic Architecture is not a typical theory-based architectural book; it is not a computer programming or language tutorial book either. It contains a series of provocative design projects, and yet it is not just a design or graphic art book per se. Following the tradition of architecture as a conglomeration of various design fields - engineering, theory, art, and recently, computation - the challenge of this book is to present a concept that, like architecture, is a unifying theme for many diverse disciplines. An algorithm is not only a step-by-step problem-solving procedure, a series of lines of computer codes or a mechanistic linguistic expression, but is also an ontological construct with deep philosophical, social, design, and artistic repercussions. Consequently, this book presents many, various and often seemingly disparate points of view that lead to the establishment of one common theme; algorithmic architecture. * Guides readers in the increasingly popular practice of using algorithms to solve complex design issues* Demonstrates a technique used by many of the big name architecture firms, now cascading down to educational level* Shows architects how to use algorithms to go beyond the mouse and transcend the factory set limitations of current 3D CAD software Why does the word design owe its origin to Latin and not Greek roots? Where do the limits of the human mind lie? How does ambiguity enter the deterministic world of computation? Who was Parmenides and why is his philosophy still puzzling today? This unique volume challenges the reader to tackle all these complex questions and more.

Algorithmic Architecture is not a typical theory-based architectural book; it is not a computer programming or language tutorial book either. It contains a series of provocative design projects, and yet it is not just a design or graphic art book per se. Following the tradition of architecture as a conglomeration of various design fields - engineering, theory, art, and recently, computation - the challenge of this book is to present a concept that, like architecture, is a unifying theme for many diverse disciplines. An algorithm is not only a step-by-step problem-solving procedure, a series of lines of computer codes or a mechanistic linguistic expression, but is also an ontological construct with deep philosophical, social, design, and artistic repercussions. Consequently, this book presents many, various and often seemingly disparate points of view that lead to the establishment of one common theme; algorithmic architecture. Algorithmic Architecture Is Not A Typical Theory-based Architectural Book; It Is Not A Computer Programming Or Language Tutorial Book Either. It Contains A Series Of Provocative Design Projects, And Yet It Is Not Just A Design Or Graphic Art Book Per Se. Following The Tradition Of Architecture As A Conglomeration Of Various Design Fields - Engineering, Theory, Art, And Recently, Computation - The Challenge Of This Book Is To Present A Concept That, Like Architecture, Is A Unifying Theme For Many Diverse Disciplines. An Algorithm Is Not Only A Step-by-step Problem-solving Procedure, A Series Of Lines Of Computer Codes Or A Mechanistic Linguistic Expression, But Is Also An Ontological Construct With Deep Philosophical, Social, Design, And Artistic Repercussions. Consequently, This Book Presents Many, Various And Often Seemingly Disparate, Points Of View That Lead To The Establishment Of One Common Theme: Algorithmic Architecture.--book Jacket. The Strive To Capture The Elusive -- The Intricacy Of The Otherness -- A Brief History Of Algotecture -- Scripts, Algorithms, And Other Predicaments -- Amphiboly -- Periplocus -- Epi(multi)logue. Kostas Terzidis. Includes Index. "Algorithmic Architecture is not a typical theory-based architectural book; it is not a computer programming or language tutorial book either. It contains a series of provocative design projects, and yet it is not just a design or graphic art book per se. Following the tradition of architecture as a conglomeration of various design fields - engineering, theory, art, and recently, computation - the challenge of this book is to present a concept that, like architecture, is a unifying theme for many diverse disciplines. An algorithm is not only a step-by-step problem-solving procedure, a series of lines of computer codes or a mechanistic linguistic expression, but is also an ontological construct with deep philosophical, social, design, and artistic repercussions. Consequently, this book presents many, various and often seemingly disparate, points of view that lead to the establishment of one common theme: algorithmic architecture." --Book Jacket Architectural Press Algorithmic Architecture 4 Contents 6 Foreword 8 Algorithmic Architecture or the Computer as a Double? 8 Endnotes 11 Prologue 12 Endnotes 16 The strive to capture the elusive 18 Endnotes 29 The intricacy of the otherness 32 Endnotes 50 A brief history of algotecture 54 Endnotes 77 Scripts, algorithms, and other predicaments 82 Variables 84 Variable data types 85 Operations 85 Repetition 87 Arrays 89 Geometrical objects and transformations 90 Attributes 91 Sequential transformation 92 Multi-Booleans 97 Stochastic search 101 Fractals 105 Cellular automata 111 Hybridization 114 Endnotes 120 Amphiboly 122 (Syn) biosis 127 En (dia) meso2 129 (Syn) diasis3 131 Endnotes 132 Periplocus 134 Recursion 136 Subtle rotations 137 Stochastic search 138 Programmatic distribution 138 Endnotes 146 Epi(multi)logue 148 Impossibility 158 Tool? 164 Acknowledgment 172 Index 174 ISBN-13x:,9780750667258 ISBN-13x: 9780750667258