1. Spaghetti Tower Challenge
Assignment 4
Spaghetti Tower Challenge
The study of the history of architecture exposes us to beautifully designed and built structures. Some structures reach for the skies and take pride in being the tallest and aesthetically beautiful building in the world.
Using 40 spaghetti sticks and glue, create the tallest and / or most aesthetically pleasing structure possible. The building should be at least 2 spaghetti sticks high and incorporate design principles learned in class.

2. Assignment 4 Requirements
Documentation: Document the thought process you went through in defining the problem using the handout. Do research for solutions and analyze what you can use for the assigned model. Remember that you need to make the tallest and / or most beautiful spaghetti structure. You will need to test your ideas. Take pictures of your successes and even failures as you try different approaches to the solution of a balanced, tall and beautiful structure. Share your ideas and get some feedback so that you can improve on the initial design. Write-up a two page report on the whole process. Be sure to cite your references on a separate sheet using the APA style learned in class

3. Assignment 4
Rubrics
Marks and Bonus Marks 1) Tallest structure: The tallest free-standing structure measured in class will get a bonus mark of 10 points. The Second tallest gets a 5 bonus mark and the third tallest gets a 3 bonus mark on their grade. Structures not meeting the 2 spaghetti high mark get a 25 point deduction from their grade.
2) Most Aesthetically pleasing design: The structure that is voted as the most aesthetically pleasing by the judges assembled by the instructor will get 15 bonus marks. Only one winner will be proclaimed under this category. Good luck!

4. Spaghetti Tower Challenge
Rubrics
Spaghetti Tower Challenge
Excellent (25)
Above Ave. (20)
Average (15)
Good (10)
Poor (5)
N / S (0)
Structural Design
Used 40 or less spaghetti sticks glued together to form a very stable structural form
Used 40 or less spaghetti sticks glued together to form a somewhat stable structural form
Used more than 40 spaghetti sticks glued together form a stable structural form
Structure is not so stable
Structural failure of the tower
No Submission
Aesthetic Design
Used 40 or less spaghetti sticks, neatly glued together, applying 1 or more design principle evident in the structure
Used 40 or less spaghetti sticks, glued together, applying 1 or more design principle evident in the structure
Used more than 40 spaghetti sticks, glued together, applying 1 or more design principle evident in the structure
Design intention is not evident in the structure
Does not adhere to any design principle
Spaghetti Tower Problem analysis
Properly identified and analyzed the design and transportation issues of the challenge using references to other solutions to similar challenges
Properly identified and analyzed most of the design and transportation issues of the challenge using references to other solutions to similar challenges
Identified and analyzed most of the design and transportation issues of the challenge
A simple narrative on the design and or transportation issue was discussed
Little to no analysis was done regarding the spaghetti tower problem
Design and construction documentation
Extensive documentation on the various stages of the design, construction and transportation of the tower
Complete documentation on the various stages of the design, construction and transportation of the tower was provided
Substantial documentation on the various stages of the design, construction and transportation of the tower
Documentation on the various stages of the design, construction and transportation of the tower was provided
Little or no documentation done on the progress of the conceptualization to construction of the tower