Heat and Electrical Energy: List 5-10 materials you would respond to heat and electricity well. What materials have you learned that carry heat through materials without a problem? (For example, metal is a better conductor than wood). What materials have you learned that would carry electrical energy without a problem? (Do you need a lightning rod? Why?) What types of things do you need electricity for when it comes to design? Are you adding lights, ovens, heaters, air conditioners? Why?
Chemical Principles: List 5-10 materials you would need to help with the chemical principles of the building. What materials withstand rust? Are there any materials that keep a structure from burning if it is struck by lightning? What types of paints would you use so the colors don't wear out? What type of pipes would you use so there isn't rust?
Physical Principles: List 5-10 materials you would use to help keep the structure standing. How would gravity effect your structure? What materials are sturdy enough to withstand storms or gravity itself? Does it need to be insulated? What if there are hurricanes, what would you use? Should you have windows and how many layers should they have to withstand wind?
Heat and Electrical Energy:
Materials that respond well to heat and electricity: copper, aluminum, steel, iron, silver
Materials that carry heat well: metals such as copper and aluminum
Materials that carry electrical energy well: copper, aluminum
Materials that require a lightning rod: tall buildings made of conductive materials such as steel or copper may require a lightning rod to protect against lightning strikes
Things that require electricity in design: lights, ovens, heaters, air conditioners
Chemical Principles:
Materials for chemical principles: stainless steel, concrete, PVC, fiberglass
Materials that withstand rust: stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum
Materials that prevent burning when struck by lightning: non-flammable materials such as concrete or stone
Paints that don't wear out: acrylic paint or epoxy paint
Pipes that resist rust: PVC pipes, copper pipes
Physical Principles:
Materials for structure stability: concrete, steel, wood, glass, brick
Effect of gravity: structures need to be built with sturdy materials to withstand the force of gravity
Materials sturdy enough for storms: steel, reinforced concrete
Need for insulation: to regulate temperature and save on energy costs
Materials for hurricanes: impact-resistant windows, reinforced steel or concrete structures
Number of layers for windows: double or triple-pane windows for added strength against wind and storms