by Jon Brouchoud | Feb 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Architecture in video games matters, and there is a right way and a wrong way to approach it. Games are chock full of buildings, but there is a tremendous deficit of ‘Architecture.’ Here are some thoughts on the importance and potential of architecture in game design and virtual worlds.
by Jon Brouchoud | Feb 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
“WOW!” Seems to be an almost universal reaction to a first experience trying on the new Oculus Rift VR headset. Seeing a players first experience with Rift is always interesting to see, as the player gradually becomes immersed, suspending their disbelief, and becoming part of the virtual environment.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
During the past several months, I’ve had the privilege of working with Gronstedt Group and their clients at Avaya on a variety of immersive learning, training and workplace environments. Projects included 2 full campus areas, complete with libraries, auditoriums, office spaces and training rooms. These projects were realized using Avaya’s own AvayaLive Engage multi-user platform.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
The technologies and demand for realtime 3D visualization in architectural design and urban planning will almost certainly be commonplace in the years ahead, but realizing the full breadth of what is possible when realtime 3D is combined with multi-user, online user-generated environments will require a paradigm shift.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Below are a couple of excerpts from my contribution to RENDERING, covering some of my thoughts on architecture in virtual worlds. The book is a publication of CLOG, and can be purchased HERE.
by Jon Brouchoud | Dec 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
A virtual environment inspired by Arabic architectural traditions for a client in Muscat Oman. تطلق العالم الافتراضي للقمة ل Muscat الشباب
by Jon Brouchoud | Apr 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Unity sent a survey this morning, and here’s what I wrote:
by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Jon Brouchoud, of Arch Virtual invites you to an open discussion with questions and answers based around 3 recent case studies of real world architectural projects that have made use of 3D immersive technologies in architectural practice and collaboration.
by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Using video games to visualize architecture? Why not? That’s what Main Street MMO is all about.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am very excited to announce the launch of our new Arch Tech Engine (intro video above), a technology that transforms buildings, cities and geography into realtime 3D environments that are easily accessible, and can be embedded on your website, or deployed to a tablet.