Architecture is abouding in geometry and algebra. How many different kinds of shapes do you see in this picture of Alliot Hall on Saint Michael's campus? At what angle is the slant of the roof? Using measurement and an easy algebraic equation for area (a = lwh), could you find the square footage of this building?
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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Architecture is abouding in geometry and algebra. How many different kinds of shapes do you see in this picture of Alliot Hall on Saint Michael's campus? At what angle is the slant of the roof? Using measurement and an easy algebraic equation for area (a = lwh), could you find the square footage of this building?
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