Pyramids are Under Construction!
I'm interested in the pyramid as a modern architectural form, and more
generally as an archetype.
I hope this project will convince you of its universal appeal.
This Pyramid Web Project poorly represents a prospectus for a book:
PYRAMID DESIGN: Architecture, Art, Form, and Power.
The book will include construction details, design decisions,
descriptions of each pyramid, anecdotes, profiles of architects, an so on.
It will explore pyramid structures from residential to massive scales.
The book will also include a applications of the pyramid
form to such things as stoves, awards, candles, and graphic elements.
There will be a mathematical treatment of the pyramid, and a bit on its use
as a theme in paintings and sculptural works
I'm may not expand or keep the web pages up-to-date during the
development of the book, although I may add some timely elements.
Although not identical to the book in progress, this work is ©
2008, John Miller, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Recent Development
The Learning Channel aired
Understanding: Pyramids,
in January, 2001. It was a bit of a dissapointment. They had some good
material but the editing was poor, and they didn't have good judgement about
what to include or emphasize, in my opinion. Too much like a bad
Dorderling-Kinderly book. Ron Hexum was likewise chagrined.
Featured in the program was two pyramid homes in Idaho designed and
built by Architect Ron Hexum.
But not a virtual walk through of one of his latest design.
Pyramid Architecture
Pyramid Art
The pyramid is used in graphic and product design.
Pyramid Form
- Pyramid Geometry, my notes and diagrams.
- Image Pyramids
- Pyramid Data Type
- Crystal Structures with octahedral forms. Gold, iron, chromite.
Pyramid Power
"Pyramid" means fire in the middle. Where did this notion arise?
- Pyramid Dynamics (for 2D treatment, see Geometries).
- Wonderful Glass Pyramids.
I have not purchased anything from these folks.
- Milk Carton (Italian)
- Yogurt Container (French)
The Great Pyramid
- Giza Plateau Computer Model
Various 3D maps of the Giza complex, some showing chambers inside the Great
Pyramid.
- Recent Discovery at the Great Pyramid.
Link to a 1995 news article from a London newspaper about the
exploration of a shaft in the Great Pyramid via robot which lead to an
unexpected suprise.
The project to take a look beyond the end of the shaft leading out of the
Queen's Chanmber via optic fiber was to happen in May 1996, but the
antiquities director refuses to work with the original engineer.
See The Upuaut Project Home Page, by
Rudolf Gatenbrink.
Other Pyramids?
Tell me about a pyramid that you know
about! Send references however vague and I'll try to get the image or story
here.
Glass Pyramid (prism) Please
let me know if you know of a good source
for pure white glass (crystal) pyramids. My apologies to a supplier that
I have e-mail from. Will check it out asap.
I have obtained other pyramids via bibliographic searching,
e-mail, and bookmarks in my browers. Time doesn't seem to permit adding them.
I'll see you on the Dark Side of the Moon.
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Updated: 13-Dec-2003
