Math Photo: Riemann Building
Something compelled me to photograph this building as I was strolling around one steamy afternoon.
And then I realized why: it reminded me of a 3-dimensional Riemann sum!
I did not attempt to estimate its volume.
Geometry Photography
Math Photo: A Most Mathematical Building
Here are some images from Harpa, in Reykjavík, Iceland. Harpa is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera, and is one of the most mathematical buildings I have ever seen. The face Read more…
2 Comments
Matt · January 13, 2013 at 7:45 pm
I’ll be using both of your images to show practical math connections in class this week. Thanks for pointing out math outside of the classroom walls.
MrHonner · January 14, 2013 at 6:51 am
Thanks, Matt. Glad to know you’ll be sharing this with students!