ARCHITECTWHO USES TRIGONOMETRY?

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For this project, I chose to

do internet research how

Trigonometry applies to an

Architect because I have an

interest in that career.

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To become an

Architect...

Some special and required classes

include:Physics,Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and

Calculus,Engineering, 3D-Design,Drawing,Technology,Hands on

activities, Architectural Theory,and Architectural Design.

Before anyone can become a licensed Architect, they must

work for three years as an apprentice of a licensed

Architect.

All Architects have passed the Architect Registration

Examination (ARE)

First, get at least you 5-year

bachelors degree in Architecture.

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Potential Average Salary

Self-owned experienced

Architects:Up to 300,000 a

year

Architect Interns: 35,000 - 60,000 a year

Beginning Architects:55,000 - 120,000 a year but,

the median is 73,000

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What does an

Architect Do?

Bring in business

Negotiate contracts

Work as consultants

Produce blueprints

Oversee the construction process

Keep financial accounts

Responsible for building safety

Finishing on time

Finishing within budget

Bill people

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When do Architects use

Trigonometry?

You can see Trigonometry in Architecture

EVERYWHERE.

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Arches

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Domes

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Support Beams

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Suspension Bridges

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Roller costars

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When do Architects use

Trigonometry?

By using trigonometry an Architect can express the shapes

and forms of a structure to his exact specifications and

they can be produced by any contractor.

To ensure the stability of a structure Architects must use

trigonometry,calculating exact angles and distances and how

much of a material is needed for a specific job.

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Future Demand

As you can see,

employment is

expected to grow by

18.6%, from 2010,

by 2020. That’s 500

average annual

openings! But there

is one thing to

keep in mind if one

wants to be an

Architect, its all

about the in the

location you work.

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Job Postings

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Sources:

http://www.ask.com/question/how-do-architects-use-

trigonometry

http://prezi.com/gvlz8irzfmrx/architecture-and-

trigonometry/

https://sites.google.com/a/scienceleadership.org/

trig_identities/home/real-world-applications

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