by Jon Brouchoud | Oct 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
The United States Department of State Bureau of International Information Programs invites you to attend: “Architectural Design and International Collaboration in Virtual Worlds.” The panel will discuss how architects utilize virtual technologies for international development partnerships. Panelists from various countries will explore the efficiency of virtual worlds and shared 3D design platforms as environments conducive to cross-cultural collaboration.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jul 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
Cross-posted from the Studio Wikitecture blog: Greetings team Wikitecture! We are pleased to announce an exciting new Wikitecture project, in collalboration with the entertainment network Treet TV (formerly SLCN), to design a master plan and architectural framework...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
This notice from Time Sands: On Wednesday 6/24 at 5 PM Second Life Time (8 PM U.S. Eastern Time), SL builder and architect Times Sands will demonstrate the first of a line of new technologies that will vastly expand the range of designs that virtual...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
Studio Wikitecture’s newest project, to design a booth for SL6b has brought in some fantastic design ideas! Now we need your votes to help decide which to finalize. Learn more about how to cast your votes at the link below, but hurry! We need to have all...
by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
We’re no longer talking just about augmenting physical reality. Many virtual spaces are effectively replacing the use of entire physical buildings and spaces they would otherwise occupy. Not only that, but they are performing better and saving companies big...
by Jon Brouchoud | Nov 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
As I roam the virtual frontier, I’m occasionally asked for advice about establishing a presence in Second Life, and I share the same bits of advice time and again. I thought I would share a summary of these points here for any readers considering the same, and...
by Jon Brouchoud | Aug 15, 2008 | Uncategorized
In June, when I was on a panel discussion with Eric Gordon, during Linden Lab’s birthday celebration, I was very inspired and impressed with his work – especially given my own interest in the use of virtual worlds for collaboration. Now they are taking on...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
From Studio Wikitecture blog: It is with great pleasure I bring you the news that Studio Wikitecture’s entry in the Open Architecture Network Challenge was awarded the ‘Founder’s Award’ as well as ‘3rd Place’ for our design of the Nyaya Tele-Medicine facility in...
by Jon Brouchoud | May 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
Assuming I have established a viable case for the 3D virtual workplace in post 1 and 2, what about the actual planning, design and virtual architecture required to support it? What are the new characteristics of this environment that deserve consideration when...
by Jon Brouchoud | May 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
Lets start with a brief thought trial before I get too far. Take a look at this familiar list of just some of the businesses who have, at some point, had a presence in Second Life: Accenture, AccuWeather, ABN AMRO, Aegon, Ajax Football Club, Alcatel Lucent, AMD,...