Architecture is steeped in mathematics and history, more precisely fundamental geometry, algebra and the depths of ancient human thought. One common basis of algebra and geometry is the rectangular grid, today depicted as everyday graph paper. In terms of ancient history, how the rectangular grid was created and used to produce architectural designs is often left to one’s imagination. Whether the ancient Greeks or ancient Romans made use of the rectangular grid, also called the Cartesian coordinate system for their architectural designs can only be assumed. In the first century BCE, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio laid the foundation for modern architecture with his publication, The Ten Books on Architecture. It is almost impossible to assume that Vitruvius did not make use of rectangular grids to illustrate, conceive and design his palaces and bridges without some sort of rectangular grid to guide his thoughts.
The AlgebraMatrix: Designed for architects, physicists, mathematicians and STEM curriculums
The AlgebraMatrix: Designed for architects, physicists, mathematicians and STEM curriculums
