Use the assigned readings and research (wikipedia, google, etc) to give brief definitions and diagrams of the following terms and concepts:
Reading Assignment 1
Readings from Novel Tectonics and Manuel Delanda in Digital Tectonics, Greg Lynn, Catalytic Formations
Polygon
Subdivision surface
NURBS
What is the difference between exact, inexact, and anexact geometries? (Novel Tectonics pg144-148)
What does “anexact yet rigorous” mean?
Cartesian Space
Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry (hint: Parallel vs Hyperbolic and Elliptic)
Non-Euclidean Geometry of Space-time
Tectonics of Architecture (hint: Kenneth Frampton)
Essentialist Theory of Mater and Geometry (Novel Tectonics pg. 88)
Material Organization
Typology
Topology
Homeomorphism
What are “singularities” and “bifurcations” (Digital Tectonics pg. 14-21)
According to Ali Rahim what is the realtionship between Techniques, Affordance and Affect?
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