by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 28, 2007 | Uncategorized
This past weekend marked the very first annual Wikitecture meetup, held in Oakland, California at Jack London Square. So many ideas, lots of brainstorming, too much IPA…
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 28, 2007 | Uncategorized
The Bienniel Pacific Students of Architecture Congress has done an outstanding job including Second Life as an integral part of their program, and will be streaming live content from the convention directly into Second Life starting July 1, 2007 on Lebenswelt Island....
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 20, 2007 | Uncategorized
These are exciting times for Architecture and Second Life! Sun Microsystems brought Cameron Sinclair to Second Life last month. Autodesk brought rockstars Sergio Palleroni and Chris Luebkeman for some unforgettable events. This week, a phenomenal line-up of Second...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 20, 2007 | Uncategorized
On June 30th, my avatar will turn 1 year old! What a year it has been! Within a few months of my first log-in, Second Life moved me from Wisconsin to Berkeley, drove me to leave a career in real-life architecture behind in pursuit of a virtual alternative, and...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 15, 2007 | Uncategorized
Chris Luebkeman’s presentation on Autodesk Island was quite a unique experience! During event preparations, Chris described an idea for creating a more engaging presentation than the formal theater-style build where the audience experiences the event in a...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 14, 2007 | Uncategorized
Wow, so many exciting architecture-related events happening! Full speed ahead! =) Next week, the Design Museum in London is projecting and hosting a series of Second Life events in both real and virtual reality during RIBA’s Architecture Week. Contact Fraser...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jun 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
June 14, 10AM PST Chris Luebkeman : Future Challenges: Global Creative Contexts This is one not to miss! Chris definitely ‘gets’ Second Life. While working with him to prepare this event, his enthusiasm and vision for the potential of virtual worlds was...
by Jon Brouchoud | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
Here are a few screenshots from the portfolio (sky platform by Scope Cleaver). It definitely makes architecture in Second Life look much, much better! However, I don’t think it necessitates a new approach to design (yet), given the lack of direct light and...
by Jon Brouchoud | May 29, 2007 | Uncategorized
Thanks again to everyone who joined in the presentation and discussion this morning on Autodesk Island. You can find the transcript HERE.
by Jon Brouchoud | May 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
May 29, 10AM PST- Keystone Brouchard: Using Second Life as part of your Architectural Practice Keystone Bouchard will be doing a demonstration showing several ways in which professionals can use Second Life as a tool to support their practice. The strategies...