{"product_id":"architectural-geometry-by-helmut-pottmann-andreas-asperl-michael-hofer-with-contributions-by-axel-kilian","title":"Architectural Geometry by Helmut Pottmann, Andreas Asperl \u0026 Michael Hofer (with contributions by Axel Kilian)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"578\"\u003ePicture this: an architect ponders a swooping free‑form roof, his CAD screen alive with curves and surfaces, the construction crew staring in awe, the geometry whispering “we’re doable”. That’s where \u003cem data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eArchitectural Geometry\u003c\/em\u003e steps in—your witty, wise, comprehensive travel‑guide through the frontier where geometry and architecture shake hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eFrom the early days of pencil, triangle and descriptive projection, through the revolution of CAD, parametric modelling and fabrication, this book takes you by the hand and says: “Yes, you can design that complex shape. But do you understand the geometry behind it? Because it matters.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eWritten by geometers and architects who themselves hammer out form‑finding, the book treats you not just to pictures and case studies—but to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003ewhy\u003c\/strong\u003e of curves, surfaces, meshes and their rationalisation. Want to know how free‑form shells are discretised into manufacturable panels? Or why curvature lines matter when you fabricate a roof in Dubai under sun and wind? This delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eThe tone? Engaging, intelligent, and readable—even if your last brush with geometry was high‑school. It opens with accessible foundations (even some “hey, remember your high‑school geometry?”) and then gradually escalates toward advanced research terrain. It’s part textbook, part inspiration‑book, part “let’s build this shape smartly” manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eWhether you’re an architecture student, a designer curious about digital fabrication, or an engineer puzzling how geometry and constructability meet—this book is your companion. Dive in, and you’ll emerge better equipped to turn bold architectural dreams into buildable reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eAuthors: Helmut Pottmann · Andreas Asperl · Michael Hofer · Axel Kilian (contributor)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eISBN‑13: 978‑1934493045 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003ePages: 744 pages (approximately) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eDimensions (Hardcover): approx 10.1″ × 8.1″ × 1.7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai - Buy Used\/Second-Hand Books - BookHero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45862685999257,"sku":"13RA32143143","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/5696\/6297\/files\/91uYLmQZs6L._UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1762367333","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.ae\/products\/architectural-geometry-by-helmut-pottmann-andreas-asperl-michael-hofer-with-contributions-by-axel-kilian","provider":"Dubai - Buy Used\/Second-Hand Books - BookHero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}