The Fibonacci Series
This is a series of numbers developed by the Italian mathematician Leonard Fibonacci.
The series is calculated by adding two consecutive numbers to find the next in the sequence.
You will note after a bit of study that it is closely related to the Golden Mean. Golden Mean
It begins with 1, 1,2, 3 , 5 , 8, 13 , 21, 34 , 55 , 89………. After 13 any number divided by the previous one will give a value of 1.62 the same as the golden mean constant.
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A rectangle or other uniform shape such as a cylinder or rectangular box could all use the Fibonacci numbers in the design as depicted below. |
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Construction Contents | House Insulation - Energy Efficiency | Construction for Interior Design | Proportion & Balance | Home Theater Design | Foundations, the Substrate | Forces on Buildings | Framed Members and Structure | Walls | Openings In Walls | Windows | Glass | Stairs | Sound Control | Ceilings | Creative Ceilings |



