Surface Area Redefined The fundamental unit of Alan Schoen’s “Batwing” formation can be derived by a set of simple geometrical steps. These steps include the simple creation of cones and planes from lines within the parameters of a cube. The tiles can be manipulated to complete astonishing forms. The final “Batwing” form is displayed in the following illustrations. Outside of the realms of mathematics and physics, their applications in our urban environment seem fascinating and yet to be explored. STEP 3: The second curve is drawn from the intersection of a plane created from points A,B, AND C and a cone extending 3/4 the lenght of line from point 1 and 2 and a radius from point 3 to 4. Point 4 is also the midpoint between point B to C.
Fundamental unit of minimal surface “Batwing” is complete.
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