The Scenario: The city subway is being extended to include a new stop in a large open plaza.
The entrance to the new stop needs to be architecturally distinctive and energy efficient, but it
also needs to fit within th
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The Scenario: The city subway is being extended to include a new stop in a large open plaza.
The entrance to the new stop needs to be architecturally distinctive and energy efficient, but it
also needs to fit within the budget. As part of your summer job with the Department of
Transportation (DOT), you've been asked to review design ideas from three different firms
and recommend which firm should be chosen to develop its idea into a full design proposal.
The Project: Use the information
provided in the Performance Task to
learn more about the proposed designs,
the requirements the structure must
meet, and the estimated project costs
before you recommend which
architectural firm should fully develop
its proposal.
The questions below will help you gather information and prepare your recommendation.
The Scenario: The city subway is being extended to include a new stop in a
large open plaza. The entrance to the new stop needs to be architecturally
distinctive and energy efficient, but it also needs to fit within the budget. As
part of your summer job with the Department of Transportation (DOT),
you've been asked to review design ideas from three different firms and
recommend which firm should be chosen to develop its idea into a full
design proposal. <
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The Plaza
1. What is the area of the entire plaza? (1 point)
200 feet by 300 feet=60000 feet squared
2. What is the area of the plaza available for the subway entrance? (1 point)200 feet by 200 feet=40000 feet squared
3. Draw a picture showing how much of the total area available for the subway entrance you
think should be covered by the new structure, and explain your reasons. (3 points: 1 point for
drawing, 2 points for explanation)
It should be smaller than the entire given area so that there are pathways to go around it.
The Firms' Designs4. Review the designs proposed by each of the three architectural firms. Complete the
following table to summarize your understanding of each proposal. (21 points: 1 point for
each cell in rows 1, 3, and 5; 2 points for each cell in rows 2 and 4.)
Firm Sill, Linder, and Sons Designs with a
Point
Davidson Domes
1. Structure
Shape
Cylinder Pyramid Geodesic dome
2. Reasons
for Shape
Mimic the fountain and
add symmetry to the
plaza
To add interest and
drama to the plaza
That complements the
shape of the plaza’s
fountain.
3. Structural
Materials
Clear glass
Glass and metal Glass, reflective metal,
translucent or opaque
fabric.
4. Reasons
for Materials
To provide natural
light to the subway and
give an unobstructed
view of the plaza.
Daylight for the
subway below and
above ground
lighting at night
Add an architectural
focal point and it will
give the plaza a more
park life feels.
5. Inspiration To extend the design of
circular towers.
Inspiration from
the main entrance
of Louvre.
From Buckminster
FullerThe Scenario: The city government requires that the diameter or longest edge
of the new structure not exceed 70 feet. Some members of the DOT think the
structure should maximize the total enclosed space, while others think it's
more important to maximize the footprint, or floor space. Click each structure
to see its dimensions. Use this information to determine which structure you
think best meets the requirements and needs.
Formulas
Area
Triangle:
Square:
Circle:
Volume
Cylinder:
Pyramid:
Sphere:
Surface area
Cylinder:
Pyramid:
Sphere:
Understanding the Calculations Required
5. What measurement do you need to calculate in order to determine the floor space, or
footprint, of each structure? (1 point)
Area of the base.
6. What measurement do you need to calculate in order to determine the amount of space
each structure encloses? (1 point)I need find the surface area of each shape.
7. List the two measurements needed to estimate the amount of material required to cover
each structure, not including the floor. Explain how these measurements would be used. (2
points: 1 point for the measurements, 1 point for the explanation)
To cover each structure we need to estimate the surface area, for example for a cylinder we
need to know the radius and the height. For a pyramid we need to know the side of the square
(b) and the height of the triangle face (s)
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