Equilateral TrianglesThe equilateral triangles are the most common way triangles are used in architecture. These triangles measure 60 degrees and all sides are congruent. The equilateral triangle is used in many pyramids such as the the Pyramid Complex of Giza in Egypt.
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Isosceles TrianglesIsosceles triangles have two equal sides. These triangles are most common in modern architecture such as the East Building in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Architectural designs containing these types of triangles usually have an odd look to them.
Triangle Concepts in Architecture: An architect might use the Pythagorean Theorem for building and design the walls to a right triangle structure. The equation a^2 + b^2 = c^2, would be a common equation architects might use to figure out the dimensions of a building. If an architect knows that equilateral triangles have three sides that are congruent, then they also know that each side of their equilateral triangular structure might also be congruent. The angles used in geometry also come into play in architecture. A building will not be balanced if the sides and angles aren't congruent or properly measured.
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Scalene TrianglesScalene triangles are triangles which don't have any equal sides. These types of triangles aren't found in architecture because the incongruity with the sides creates uneven balance between the structures.
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