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bookWorking with Geometric Shapes

Understanding geometric shapes is essential in architectural design, as these shapes form the basis of most building elements. Rectangles, circles, and triangles are the most common geometric primitives used in floor plans, facades, and structural components. By representing these shapes programmatically, you can automate calculations such as area, perimeter, and other properties that are crucial for space planning, material estimation, and compliance with design standards.

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class Rectangle: def __init__(self, width, height): self.width = width self.height = height def area(self): return self.width * self.height def perimeter(self): return 2 * (self.width + self.height) class Circle: def __init__(self, radius): self.radius = radius def area(self): from math import pi return pi * self.radius ** 2 def perimeter(self): from math import pi return 2 * pi * self.radius
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The Rectangle and Circle classes both use an __init__ method to initialize their dimensions. Each class provides an area method to compute the surface area and a perimeter method to calculate the boundary length. This class structure makes it easy to model real-world building elements, such as rooms (rectangles) or columns (circles), and to extend these models with additional methods as needed. By encapsulating geometric computations within classes, you can keep your code organized and reusable for different parts of an architectural project.

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# Create a rectangle representing a room 5 meters wide and 3 meters high room = Rectangle(5, 3) print("Room area:", room.area()) print("Room perimeter:", room.perimeter()) # Create a circular window with a radius of 1.2 meters window = Circle(1.2) print("Window area:", window.area()) print("Window perimeter:", window.perimeter())
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1. Which method would you add to a Rectangle class to compute its diagonal length?

2. Why is object-oriented programming useful for modeling geometric shapes in architecture?

3. What is the formula for the area of a circle, as implemented in the Circle class?

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Which method would you add to a Rectangle class to compute its diagonal length?

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Why is object-oriented programming useful for modeling geometric shapes in architecture?

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Understanding geometric shapes is essential in architectural design, as these shapes form the basis of most building elements. Rectangles, circles, and triangles are the most common geometric primitives used in floor plans, facades, and structural components. By representing these shapes programmatically, you can automate calculations such as area, perimeter, and other properties that are crucial for space planning, material estimation, and compliance with design standards.

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class Rectangle: def __init__(self, width, height): self.width = width self.height = height def area(self): return self.width * self.height def perimeter(self): return 2 * (self.width + self.height) class Circle: def __init__(self, radius): self.radius = radius def area(self): from math import pi return pi * self.radius ** 2 def perimeter(self): from math import pi return 2 * pi * self.radius
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The Rectangle and Circle classes both use an __init__ method to initialize their dimensions. Each class provides an area method to compute the surface area and a perimeter method to calculate the boundary length. This class structure makes it easy to model real-world building elements, such as rooms (rectangles) or columns (circles), and to extend these models with additional methods as needed. By encapsulating geometric computations within classes, you can keep your code organized and reusable for different parts of an architectural project.

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# Create a rectangle representing a room 5 meters wide and 3 meters high room = Rectangle(5, 3) print("Room area:", room.area()) print("Room perimeter:", room.perimeter()) # Create a circular window with a radius of 1.2 meters window = Circle(1.2) print("Window area:", window.area()) print("Window perimeter:", window.perimeter())
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1. Which method would you add to a Rectangle class to compute its diagonal length?

2. Why is object-oriented programming useful for modeling geometric shapes in architecture?

3. What is the formula for the area of a circle, as implemented in the Circle class?

question mark

Which method would you add to a Rectangle class to compute its diagonal length?

Select the correct answer

question mark

Why is object-oriented programming useful for modeling geometric shapes in architecture?

Select the correct answer

question mark

What is the formula for the area of a circle, as implemented in the Circle class?

Select the correct answer

Var alt klart?

Hvordan kan vi forbedre det?

Tak for dine kommentarer!

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