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Architecture . Virtual Worlds. Resources. Community . Project Spaces.

The ARCH Network is a resource for architects,educators and AEC industry professionals using multi-user, online, virtual environments (MOVE)

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Keystone Bouchard added a group

Blue Mars users

on Thursday

Becky Riley is now a member of The ARCH Network

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February 1

Tiffany Nahinu replied to Keystone Bouchard's discussion 'Blue Mars anyone?'

Hi everyone, Currently I'm interning with Blue Mars. If you have any questions about the platform I can meet you in world to chat about it (if we already haven't). My avatar name is Summer Studio (tnahinu) and if you send me a message on THEARCHNET…

January 25

Myron Curtis You may now create your own account in my virtual world at: http://www.virtualworldscollege.com There are instructions on that page

January 20

Tiffany Nahinu and Damon Hernandez are now friends

January 19

Bob K. replied to Bob K.'s discussion 'Renovating a museum interior using before/after collaborative space'

Hi Keystone, Thanks for reading my post and I'm glad to get some feedback. Your questions: Q - "I'm confused though - is the project already built?" A - No, it's in progress. I have no idea what it will eventually look like. I thought it might be a…

January 19

Tiffany Nahinu commented on Damon Hernandez's video 'Metaverse Architect Jon Brouchoud comes to the open standard 3D web'

Actually yes John. I'm pursuing this as my thesis project for the D.Arch degree at UH Manoa. I came across your site about a month ago while doing research and finally worked up the courage to post a comment. If you're interested, and have a Blue Ma…

January 18

Keystone Bouchard commented on Damon Hernandez's video 'Metaverse Architect Jon Brouchoud comes to the open standard 3D web'

Hi Tiff! I'm sure Damon will jump in soon with more specific recommendations, but I wondered if you had any involvement or experience with the work being done by the University of Hawaii's School of Architecture in the virtual world of Blue Mars? I'…

January 18

Tiffany Nahinu commented on Damon Hernandez's video 'Metaverse Architect Jon Brouchoud comes to the open standard 3D web'

Aloha Damon, I'm totally blown away by this video! I'm a 7th year arch. student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and am totally fascinated by the augmented reality segment of this vid. What are the necessary programming skills to accomplish som…

January 17

Tiffany Nahinu updated their profile

January 17

Keystone Bouchard replied to Bob K.'s discussion 'Renovating a museum interior using before/after collaborative space'

Very cool! I'm sure there are quite a few among us who would love to offer up some ideas. I'm confused though - is the project already built? In the blog post, you refer to the project in past tense as though it has already been completed. Is the…

January 16

Bob K. added 5 photos

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January 15

Bob K. added a discussion

Renovating a museum interior using before/after collaborative space

Hi Archvirtual people, I just put up a blog post about a renovation project at The Tech Museum, using The Tech Virtual website + virtual world space in Second Life. Basically we are looking at themes to renovate a space around microchips. Like to de…

January 15

Bob K. added a discussion

Interactive Architecture, by Michael Fox and Robert Miles

This reminded me of Keystone's interactive architecture scripts in Second Life. I wonder if the book mentions any such possibilities. Should be of interest to all architects. http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/2010/01/book-review-interac…

January 13

david leva and Manuel Saint-Victor joined The ARCH Network

January 11

Bladax Kharg added 19 photos

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January 9

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Welcome to The ARCH Network!

The ARCH Network is a resource for architects,educators and AEC industry professionals using multi-user, online, virtual environments (MOVE).

The primary aim of the ARCH Network is to improve the quality and efficiency of architecture and the built environment by accelerating, simplifying, instigating and facilitating the adoption and development of multi-user, online, virtual environments by providing resources, services and a community network that can help organizations understand and leverage this emerging technology.

This network accompanies a complete set of resources designed to help architects, designers, educators and AEC professionals using virtual worlds in professional practice, education, and experimental design exploration.

Please be sure to visit these additional resources to learn more:

The ARCH blog

The ARCH wiki

Architecture Islands (virtual land to start building on)