Historically, architecture was part of mathematics, and in many periods of the past, the two disciplines were indistinguishable.
Architecture was modelled on the teachings of Vitruvius and on the classical architecture which was still plentiful, particularly in Greece and Italy.
Architecture was another of his specialities and he learnt about it, in particular the mathematical principles behind it, from studying Alberti's texts.
It is at the forefront of architectural news, featuring daily "headlines", a feature packed events diary, and opinion channel and discussion forum, debating what's hot in the world of architecture.
Architectural news and events from around Edinburgh and a list of all the architectural practices in the Edinburgh Architectural Association chapter area and a useful set of links - including the Scottish Building Regulations.
The various styles of architecture are discussed and there are photographs from 1907 of the inside of some of the buildings.
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