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The latest in architectural visualization and virtual reality application development.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-30
Virtual Barcelona Pavilion: A great build for architects to visit in the virtual world of Second Life. https://archvirtual.com/?p=1481 # Powered by Twitter Tools.
Virtual Barcelona Pavilion
The Barcelona Pavilion, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe, has been reconstructed in the virtual world of Second Life by avatar 'Wim Wendt'. It can be visited by clicking HERE. If you don't have an account, click 'Sign Up' in the upper right corner, and log...
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-23
3D Mesh Import into Second Life: A Sneak Peak at SLCC! https://archvirtual.com/?p=1457 # Video demo of 3D Mesh import, diffusion lighting, and the newly improved Second Life viewer: https://archvirtual.com/?p=1461 # Paper Architecture in Cyberspace:...
Paper Architecture in Cyberspace
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, and a truly...
Video demo of 3D Mesh import, diffusion lighting, and the newly improved Second Life viewer
Here is a video, uploaded by HVXSilverstar, showing Tom Hale's demo at SLCC 09 of mesh import and diffusion (reflective) lighting. And here is a sneak peek at the new viewer: More to come! Many thanks to HVXSilverstar for making these videos available.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-16
Looking for my next project. Who needs some design / virtual architecture? Second Life, or OpenSim. email info@archvirtual.com # Powered by Twitter Tools.
3D Mesh Import into Second Life: A Sneak Peek at SLCC!
I couldn't be there, so I don't know exactly how it went down (note to self... don't miss SLCC next year!). All I can do is paste a few early snippets from those who witnessed the announcement: "At his keynote today at SLCC09, Tom Hale aka T Linden presented a sneak...
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-09
PRIM to BIM: The past, present and hopeful future of Architecture Islands: https://archvirtual.com/?p=1451 # Just saw the most amazing presentation by @chrisbishop at the ThinkBalm professional networking event. # Having a networking session with @julieblue # Powered...
PRIM to BIM: The past, present and hopeful future of Architecture Islands
Thanks so much for all of the thoughts and comments many of you have shared. I've combined several comments to the original post in order to help clarify a few points. First of all - I'm definitely not leaving Second Life or virtual worlds! I'm not disenchanted with...
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-02
Crescendo architects virtually - Hypergrid Business: http://digg.com/d3ys09?t # Studio Wikitecture presentation at SmarterTechnology starting now! - http://ow.ly/irB8 - more info can be found here: http://ow.ly/irBm # FOR SALE: Architecture Islands -...
FOR SALE: Architecture Islands
First off...if you're currently renting parcels on Architecture Islands, have no fear! Your prims are safe with me! However, I have given a lot of thought to my priorities and objectives in virtual worlds, and I've come to the conclusion that Architecture Islands...
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-26
The Grand Opening of the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum in Second Life https://archvirtual.com/?p=1439 # Powered by Twitter Tools.
The Grand Opening of the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum in Second Life
Just got this invite, and thought I'd pass it along! The Grand Opening of the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum in Second Life will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 1:00 SLT into the evening and Sunday, July 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 SLT. There will also be a Museum Members Only...
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-19
Wow, be careful setting up a blip.tv pro account.... they're very sneaky, and almost as bad as AOL about canceling. # Welcome @arcspacedotcom ! # Powered by Twitter Tools.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-12
Using virtual reality in residential design: http://ow.ly/gAoM # Dispatch from Los Angeles (updated with illustrations) - David Denton, AIA - http://ow.ly/gE0O # and…ACTION! Studio Wikitecture’s teams up with Treet TV for an exciting new project: http://ow.ly/gUPy #...
Upcoming Field Trip
Posted from Dijodi Dubratt: About time for another field trip, don't you think? Join the crew on Saturday, July 11 at 7am SLT, as we do what architects, designers and builders always love to do - visit a good space and figure out what makes it work. This time we're...