Been looking for a article in F.H. about designing with relationship of height and width of an object (window, bldg., etc.)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
Design Relationship/ratio
thanks Scott.
Yeah, I agree ... the 'golden section' has been noted in architecture and art through centuries as the most pleasing ratio of width to height of a design element. While you don't always adhere to it ... or need to, it can be a deciding factor in what might look best. So whatever looks good is fine, but if something isn't quite coming together, it may lead to a good solution.
a couple of links to topics on the golden section/ratio:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=golden+section&wrapid=tlif12852471608122&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=vFCbTIa_A4aisAOohaDHBA&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CD4QsAQwAw&biw=1584&bih=789
Should provide you with the math and some graphical examples .... WOW!!!! More than most of us can handle ... it's amazing.