UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE

What solid is our school building most like? Why?

How about the house you live in?

Are there other architectural designs that could work for a school building? Why or why not?

UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE

What solid is our school building most like? Why?

How about the house you live in?

Are there other architectural designs that could work for a school building? Why or why not?

WHAT NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN DESIGNING THIS STRUCTURE?

Materials?Costs?Location?

IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT DUE AT END OF BLOCK TODAY

You need to find a building (structure), that is not a rectangular prism. You must be able to obtain a photo of the structure, it’s location, it’s purpose, and dimensions.

Pick one of the following options:1.You are the electrical engineer hired to find the most efficient way to heat or cool this structure, (think location). What calculations will you make? What recommendations will you make? Determine approximate costs based on prices in the area of the structure.

2.You are a painting contractor hired to paint the outside of the structure. What do you need to consider? What calculations will you make? Determine the amount of paint needed and a price based on prices in the area of the structure.

IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT DUE AT END OF BLOCK TODAY

Project Requirements:

1.All data and information needs to be organized in a powerpoint.2.Powerpoint must include:

a) Photo or sketchb) Locationc) Dimensionsd) Structure’s function (purpose)e) Clearly state the option chosenf) All calculationsg) Explanation of calculations h) At least one paragraph detailing your

recommendations3.At the end of the block the completed powerpoint needs to be saved as block#_Solidsppt_lastname and placed in my drop folder.

ex. 2_Solidsppt_Baumher

IN CLASS SOLIDS PROJECT RUBRIC Structure Chosen

__/2 Photo – Structure clearly shown, solid identifiable__/2 Location __/2 Dimensions – all structure dimensions given__/2 Function – Is the purpose of the structure stated?__/2 Source – Internet site(s) credited

Calculations for Option Chosen __/3 Accuracy – correct calculations__/3 Work shown – formulas stated, all steps__/3 Explanation – Includes why not just how

Recommendation__/3 Detailed paragraph explaining your recommendation to the structure foreman.

Includes geometry terms and cost.

Power point__/3 Design – Appealing to the eye, easy to follow, neat.

Presentation (Optional)__/(Max 5pts)

__/25 Project Grade