A Vitruvian-Inspired Theoretical Framework for Architecture in Virtual Worlds

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A Vitruvian-Inspired Theoretical Framework for Architecture in Virtual WorldsDate
2018Citation
Barneche-Naya, V. & Hernández-Ibáñez, L. A. (2018). A Vitruvian-Inspired Theoretical Framework for Architecture in Virtual Worlds. In M. Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Ed.), Enhancing Art, Culture, and Design With Technological Integration (pp. 152-168). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5023-5.ch008
Abstract
[Abstract] Virtual worlds are an environment for the realization of multiple social activities ranging from entertainment to education, economics, or even medicine. Such activities require virtual spaces and buildings for their development and are inhabited by avatars that stand in place of the user. The architecture of these virtual buildings is, for the most part, a replica of architecture in the real world, and yet the realm of the virtual is replete with opportunities to develop novel and imaginative forms of buildings. It is possible to better meet the requirements and needs of the users if they use formulas adapted to the potentialities of this world of information. In this emerging field of architectural design, there is still no theoretical framework that can guide the creators of virtual buildings. For this reason, the authors propose a possible starting point as it was done in classical times with the real-world architecture, following the example of Vitruvian triad, firmitas, utilitas venustas, which is complemented by the virtual and exclusive domain of virtual architecture.
Keywords
Virtual architecture
Virtual worlds
Cyberarchitecture
Vitruvius principles
Virtual worlds
Cyberarchitecture
Vitruvius principles
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9781522550242