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Properties and Shapes in Architecture

Properties and Shapes in Architecture. Susana Valcárcel 08-11147 Charlotte Serna 08-11061 Stephanie Rondón 08-11001. Points of treating. Introduction Shapes in Architecture and its properties . - Sphere . - Pyramid . - Cube. - Parallelepiped.

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Properties and Shapes in Architecture

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  1. Properties and Shapes in Architecture Susana Valcárcel 08-11147 Charlotte Serna 08-11061 Stephanie Rondón 08-11001

  2. Points of treating • Introduction • Shapes in Architecture and itsproperties. - Sphere. - Pyramid. - Cube. - Parallelepiped. - Cone. - Cylinder. • Conlusion.

  3. Introduction • Which are themostimportantsshapesused in architecture?

  4. Shapes in Architecture and itsProperties • Sphere: - Perfectly round geometrical object in three-dimensional space. - Completely symmetrical around its center. Benefits of the Sphere: - It provides a structure which eliminates tensile stresses in spanning an open space. - All the forces are resolved into compressive stresses. - This is useful. Panteon in Roma

  5. Shapes in Architecture and itsProperties • Pyramid: - Is a polyhedron formed by connecting a polygonal base and a point, called the apex. - Each base edge and apex forms a triangle. - It is a conic solid with polygonal base. Benefits of the Pyramid: - It can be accomplished much tallness in the building without a complex structure. Egyptian Pyramids

  6. Shapes in Architecture and itsProperties • Parallelepiped: - Three-dimensional figure formed by six parallelograms. Structural elements: “U” beams, “I” beams, regular beams. Benefits of the Parallelepiped: - Is easier to combine with other shapes and it’s also easier to solve in terms of structure and construction. Pabellon de Barcelona in Spain

  7. Shapes in Architecture and itsProperties • Cone: - Three-dimensional geometricshapethattaperssmoothlyfrom a flat, usually circular base to a pointcalledtheapexorvertex. - Types of cones: Right circular and Oblique. Benefits of the Cone: - Less weight over the rest of the structure. - It is really helpful in regions where climate is harsh. Metropolitan Cathedral in Rio de Janeiro

  8. Shapes in Architecture and itsProperties • Cube: - Three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex. Benefits of the Cube: - Is a veryprimitivefrom. - Great comprehension of thisform. Carlo Santambrogio Milano y EnnioArosioHouse of Glass.

  9. Shapes in Architecture and itsProperties • Cylinder: - Isone of themostbasiccurvilineargeometricshapes. - Thesurfaceformedbythepoints at a fixeddistancefrom a givenstraigth line, the axis of thecylinder. - Anyruledsurfacespannedby a one-parameterfamily of parallellines. Benefits of theCylinder: - In columns: circular base permit a better performance and resistance. - Itallows a betterflowalloverthespace. - In buildings: itallowsnicepanoramicviews thatcoverall exterior scenery. Humboldt Hotel in Caracas

  10. Conclusion • The meaning and purpose of architecture has changed trough the passing of time, but it has always been the intention of protecting the human being from external situations. This intention requires a three-dimensional built space that can only be referred to three-dimensional shapes and forms. *With evolution of architecture came the concept of beauty and it was important for people that the form of the buildings where in harmony. Is true that the shapes that we shared with you are not the only shapes that exist, but despite the limited forms and shapes that are available to create our designs, there are infinites forms that we can came up by mixing them into functional, beautiful and stablebuildings and constructions.

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