by Jon Brouchoud | Jul 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Tipodean Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of a service that can convert your OpenSim islands to COLLADA to run directly in Unity3d. With OpenSim content converted and imported into Unity3D, it can then be run within a Web site, Android/IOS, or as a stand-alone executable to increase your deployment options.
by Jon Brouchoud | Feb 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Virtual Architecture 101 is a free, interactive, self guided, educational installation in Second Life, designed to provide visitors with a sampling of architectural fundamentals, design processes, strategies and best practices for creating effective virtual world projects.
by Jon Brouchoud | Dec 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow (Dec. 2nd), I’ll be joining Kyle Gomboy from ReactionGrid and Anders Gronstedt from Gronstedt Group for their ‘Train for Success’ meeting. We will be meeting at the new space I recently finished for the Gronstedt Group – built with...
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 | Sep 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
This Second Life event should be a pretty interesting, held October 2nd at 12 PM PDT, 21:00 PM CEDT, at this slurl. It will be moderated by Roy Philbin from Second Interest, and features the following panel: Kirsten Kiser, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of arcspace.com...
by Jon Brouchoud | Aug 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here are some screenshots of a 3 hour charrette based on the idea of ‘Paper Architecture’ in cyberspace. The sim I’m building on was recently sold, and the build could disappear at any moment, so the exercise is joined by a keen sense of detachment,...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here is a slideshow (link) from today’s panel/tour – “Architecture: The Impossible Made Possible,” organized by Bettina Tizzy and Not Possible in Real Life (NPIRL). Thank you Bettina, and to all who...
by Jon Brouchoud | Apr 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
I recently gave a presentation at the Virtual World Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) conference, and talked about some ideas for making the most of virtual education spaces. While working with the University of Alabama to help guide them in developing their...
by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here is a video of the presentation I gave last weekend at the VWBPE convention , posted by tree.tv, in both a streaming format and high-def download, available here: http://www.treet.tv/shows/bpe/bpe2009_varchitecture_27mar09/ Other presentations captured by Tree.tv...
by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
Welcome to ARCHviews, a new podcast format where I take to the streets of the metaverse and talk with architects and designers exploring architecture of all forms – real or virtual. Today I talk to Kirsten Kiser, editor-in-chief of arcspace.com about her...