One of the most amazing things about Second Life is the ability for like-minded people to cluster around a given catalyst for discussion. In many ways, this phenomenon is the very essence of what we call ‘community’ – not just in SL, but anywhere.
Since the Gallery of Reflexive Architecture opened just a few days ago, I’ve met some remarkable people who have provided some great resources toware the ongoing study of Reflexive Architecture that have been fascinating studies. The potential for this kind of responsive environment is quite evident:
http://www.interactivearchitecture.org/musclebody-kas-oosterhuis.html
http://www.bk.tudelft.nl/verenigingen/link/english/oosterhuis.htm
http://www.glform.com/ravioli.html
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470843322.html
This book is especially interesting, since one of Neil Spiller’s first books ‘Architects in Cyberspace’ is what got me started on this path of virtual architecture to begin with – over 10 years ago!
If you know of any additional resources related to the concept of Reflexive Architecture (RL or SL – they seem interoperable in this case), please post them in comment, and we’ll add them to the list.
I hope to open source the scripts behind these installations in time for the Info Island Library Gallery opening exhibit on the 30th!
