At Home with Geometry
Introduction
Task
Process
Design
Calc Area
Calc Perim
Cost
Document
Evaluation
Conclusion
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Process - Step 1: Design Your Windows
  • Remember! You don't have to come up with the design on your own!  Get your family involved!  Show off your geometry skills!
  • Explore and research geometry in architecture and window design!  For inspiration watch this.  More links can be found at the bottom of of this page...
  • You must use at least 3 of the following geometric shapes in combination to comprise your window(s):
    • Regular polygon
    • Parallelogram (rhombus, square, rectangle, ...)
    • Triangle
    • Circle (semi-circle, sector, segment, ...)
    • Trapezoid
    • Kite
  • You may overlap shapes *BUT* make sure if you do that they overlap in a way you can determine area easily.
  • Your window(s) must make up at least 30% of the wall but no more than 80%.
  • You do not need to be concerned about structural issues for this project.

Links for inspiration and research on geometric windows:
Anderson Windows
Fen-Tech Windows
Award Windows
Eagle Windows
Kolbe Windows
Marvin Windows
Ornate Islamic Style Window
Pella Windows
Jeld-Wen Windows
Silver Line Windows
Sun Clad Windows
Architect with drawings