Geometric Constraints

We had a build the framework form the most durable shelter.  We decided to make our shelter have 45, 90, 60, and 180 degree angles because those are some of strongest angles formed by squares and triangles. Squares and triangles are used because the angles they form are often stable because of an even distribution of the interior angles since a 60-60-60 triangle is very stable as well as a 90-90-90-90 square. We picked these shape because they have the most mass and stability.  Thee 60 degree angle gives the most stability because they form an equilateral triangle which has the most equal measure of angles(60,60,60).  The exterior surface is mostly triangles and squares.  Our total surface area was 128 inches squared and we tested the durability of the shelter by placing different weights on the shelter.  This design follow's form follow's function because it looks like a house which serves its true purpose.

The function of a house is to have a strong foundation to endure the hardships of nature and provide living beings a place to live.  Our model serves it's purpose it is very stable and is a miniature model of a real shelter which can house people.  The angles we used gave the model great stability.