Pyramids have been used in building all over the world from ancient times in Egypt, Mexico, Italy, and Japan, to modern times in France and the United States. Use your research on a pyramid-shaped building and your knowledge of volume for a discussion giving consideration to purpose.
Begin the discussion by responding to the following prompt:
In your post, discuss the following with your peers:
Identify the chosen building. Why do you think the architect chose a pyramid for the shape of the building?
How would you design this building as a prism? Justify.
How would the change in shape affect the construction of the building?
How would the change in shape affect the use of the building? Use the concept of volume in this post.
Make it not too long and make it sound like a 7th grader wrote it
The building I chose is the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France. I think the architect, I.M. Pei, chose a pyramid for the shape of the building because it has a strong and stable structure. The pyramid shape also represents the idea of the museum being a treasure trove of art and knowledge.
If I were to design the Louvre Pyramid as a prism, I would make it a rectangular prism with the same base area as the current pyramid. This would make it easier to calculate the volume of the building since you would just multiply the base area by the height. Plus, the rectangular prism shape would give the building a more traditional and boxy look.
The change in shape from a pyramid to a prism would affect the construction of the building because a pyramid has slanted sides while a prism has straight sides. The change in shape could also affect the stability of the building as a prism might not distribute weight as evenly as a pyramid.
The change in shape would also affect the use of the building in terms of volume. A pyramid has a smaller volume at the top than at the base, while a prism has a consistent volume throughout. This would impact how the space inside the building is utilized and the layout of the museum's galleries.