B.Arch CurriculumFree, forever
A tribute to Amogh N P
Mathematics in Architecture
The mathematics an architect actually uses — the coordinate grid behind every drawing, the statistics behind good decisions, the areas and volumes behind every estimate, and the geometry behind beautiful form, ending with the five perfect solids and the maths of computational design. With live calculators throughout.
Course byAmogh N P· Architect & interior designer
Five units — and a live calculator in almost every one.
5 units · 5 liveTranscribed from the official B.Arch syllabus, with every formula verified. All five units are live as full interactive lessons.
Unit 1 — Coordinate Geometry
LiveThe cartesian plane; distance, midpoint and slope; coordinates in CAD, surveying and setting-out; 3D coordinates.
Unit 2 — Basic Statistics
LiveDescribing data; mean, median, mode; range, variance, standard deviation; the normal curve; statistics in architecture.
Unit 3 — Area & Volume Calculations
LiveAreas of shapes and irregular plots; carpet/built-up area and FAR; volumes and surface areas; quantity take-off.
Unit 4 — Geometry in Architecture
LiveThe golden ratio and Fibonacci; symmetry and tessellation; conics and the catenary; geometry to computation.
Unit 5 — Platonic Solids & Computation
LiveThe five Platonic solids; Euler's formula; polyhedra in architecture; coding and computational geometry.
Course outcomes
What you will be able to doApply coordinate geometry to architectural drawing, surveying and setting-out.
Use basic statistics to summarise and interpret architectural and planning data.
Calculate areas and volumes for design, area statements, estimation and quantity take-off.
Analyse the geometry that underlies architectural form and pattern.
Understand polyhedral geometry, the Platonic solids, and the maths of computational design.
The author
Amogh N P
Architect, interior designer, and creative polymath. Studio Matrx began in his notebooks — his vision of design made honest, useful, and open to everyone. Its Academy is written and taught in his memory, and free, forever.
More about Amogh →Start with the grid.
Coordinate geometry — the simple idea behind every plan, CAD model and building set out on site.
The curriculum is free, forever