Designing Virtual Architecture
Mary Lou Maher, Simeon J. Simoff, Ning Gu, Hyk Lau · Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia · 2000
Virtual architecture as the design of functional virtual places is not well understood. Most virtual places are created by programmers rather than designed a places in the sense that buildings are designed. As a result, we are in the era of vernacular virtual architecture. While current virtual architecture fulfills certain needs of online users, a well-designed virtual place is becoming essential to cope with the growing complexity and demand in virtual worlds. This paper presents a basis for the design of virtual places that draws on our knowledge of architectural design.