# Organic algorithms in architecture

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED2005
- Speaker: Greg Lynn
- Year: 2005
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Art, architecture and design
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/greg_lynn_organic_algorithms_in_architecture)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Greg Lynn talks about the mathematical roots of architecture -- and how calculus and digital tools allow modern designers to move beyond the traditional building forms. A glorious church in Queens (and a titanium tea set) illustrate his theory.

## Lectures

1. [Organic algorithms in architecture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/greg_lynn_organic_algorithms_in_architecture/576d8b8119ae), 19 min (TED's player)