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Basic Shapes for Great Designs in Architecture – Part 2
Elisa Cortez JacksonIX536: Design and Development Tools
Kaplan University
Through
time, architects
have been driven
by the desire to
build things.
Photos by Thomas Jackson, (2011).
• to identify and
understand the use of
some basic three-
dimensional shapes to
create great designs in
architecture.
• to indentify and
describe how three-
dimensional shapes are
used for design and
create great
architectural buildings
and urban elements.
The objectives of this unit
are: Upon the completion of this unit,
learners will be able
Photo by Thomas Jackson, (2011).
Self Assessment
As each word is revealed think about
what you know about the shape, and how
it can be used in architectural designs or
urban elements.
Cube
Tetrahedro
n Rhombohed
ron
Cylinder
Octahedro
n
Pyramid Cone
As you look at the pictures, identify as many
solid shapes as you can in 30 seconds, and
complete the document provided in the
attachment.
At the end of the slide show you should have
identified the shapes used in the buildings
presented in this presentation.
Photo by Thomas Jackson, (2011).
Photos by Thomas Jackson, (2011).
Photo by Thomas Jackson, (2011).
Photo by Thomas Jackson, (2011).
Photo by Thomas Jackson, (2012).
Photo by Thomas Jackson, (2011).
After you have seen the slide show,
upload your complete document and
participate in the peer review
activity.
Upload you completed document ,
download two documents from two
different students and write a 20-
words-or-less comment for each
review.
What are the shapes that are
most used?
What shapes are the least
used?
Metacognition
Activity
Referenc
e:
Martín, J. J. (1981). Historia de la Arquitectura. Madrid, Spain: Editorial Gredos, S. A.