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Architecture & Structural Design

The physics and geometry of buildings — from structural load paths and arch forces to acoustic design, solar orientation, and the golden section.

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Architecture is where art meets physics. Every building must resist gravity, wind, and seismic forces while creating spaces that serve human needs — light, sound, comfort, and beauty. The greatest structures in history, from the Pantheon's dome to Gothic cathedrals, achieved this through intuitive mastery of structural principles that we can now simulate precisely.

These simulations let you explore the engineering behind architecture. Distribute loads across beams and columns. Analyze how arches and domes redirect forces. Optimize room acoustics for reverberation time. Orient buildings for maximum daylighting. Discover why the golden section appears in architecture from the Parthenon to Le Corbusier's Modulor.

5 interactive simulations

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Room Acoustics & Reverberation Simulator

Calculate reverberation time (RT60) using the Sabine equation — adjust room dimensions, materials, and absorption to design spaces that sound right

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Arch & Dome Force Analysis

Visualize how arches and domes redirect gravity loads into compression — adjust span, rise, and load to see thrust lines and force vectors

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Golden Section in Architecture

Explore the golden ratio (1.618) in architectural proportions — overlay golden rectangles, spirals, and Le Corbusier's Modulor on building facades

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Building Solar Orientation & Daylighting

Optimize building orientation for solar gain and daylighting — simulate sun paths across seasons and latitudes to maximize natural light and energy efficiency

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Structural Load Distribution Simulator

Visualize how loads distribute through beams, columns, and supports — adjust span, load position, and material to see shear force and bending moment diagrams