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Real solar homes come to virtual world 'Second Life'
Posted by Martin LaMonica
http://www.news.com/8301-11128_3-9926901-54.html?tag=ne.fd.mnbc
It's about time green architects invaded Second Life.
The organizers of the Solar Decathlon are hosting an event in Second Life on Thursday where people can attend a virtual conference and then get a virtual walk-through of a house designed to be powered entirely by the sun.
The Solar Decathlon is a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy to build the most compelling house that runs only on sun power.
Last year, 20 universities from different countries competed and showed off their modular homes on the National Mall in Washington D.C. in October. The next competition is in 2009.
As part of the Federal Virtual Worlds Expo, Solar Decathlon Director Richard King will present slides from last year's competition. Then they will teleport to a re-creation of the 2007 Universidad Polytecnica de Madrid Solar Decathlon home.
Even though virtual worlds are the hippest thing to come along to the online world in years, I still haven't ventured into any. Now I may have a reason.
Simulation of complex items, be it a car engine or a house, makes a lot of sense. And it saves a lot of people a trip, to boot.
The Solar Decathlon is using simulation in 'Second Life' to demonstrate green building design.
(Credit: JimmyJet Fossett)
Now THAT is cool! eom
NIPPON TELEVISION NETWORK TO MAKE TV SHOW IN 3-D VIRTUAL WORLD
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/643254/
http://www.ntv.co.jp/english/
Some second life businesses >>> http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2007/07/taterus-monday-.html
but missing some fun parties.lol is not really the
story of my life. I did not miss any at all. I went to every party. And I do not regret it one bit
Hang on to that babe Snoopy!
I'll see if I can find the time rkor as it does look like fun & a nice escape from our 24/7 money & the markets lifestyles cheers!
doog!!! ya gotta come on at night- we'll tour you round and get you set up- 1st time just need at least an hour or two to orient yourself and a usb headset with a mic makes a huge difference, that way can talk and ask a million questions...
Man I wish I had the time to join this virtual world as it looks fun!
LMAO nice jaunt rkor!
shot from our jaunt to mexico:
story of my life...
looking forward to your research results/ but missing some fun parties.lol
nice pics r....hope to see you guys soon,i have not been able to get on with my work computer...been researching though,will have some interesting stuff soon..lol
at the exchange:
one of the second life stock exchanges:
http://ace-exchange.com/
Hexagon 3D modeling software exports to Second Life
http://www.macworld.com/article/133263/2008/05/hexagon.html
by Peter Cohen, Macworld.com
May 2, 2008 12:03 pm
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DAZ 3D has announced the release of Hexagon 2.5, a new version of its 3D polygonal and subdivision modeling software for Mac OS X and Windows. A free update for registered users of version 2, Hexagon costs $149 (though it's only $75 through the end of May).
Hexagon features tools for modeling 3D objects, refining them, mapping UV, texturing and previewing. It features freehand brush modeling with displacement brushes that can smooth, pinch, inflate geometry and add details. 3D paint tools let you apply textures using brushes, too.
New to the 2.5 release is the ability to export primitive objects to TGA format, which can be read by Linden Labs' virtual world software Second Life. The developers say that this lets Second Life users create more complex and organic shapes than they can in Second Life itself.
Also new in this release is enhanced UV mapping, freehand brushmodeling and faster ambient occlusion.
System requirements call for Mac OS X v10.2 or later, G4/1.0GHz or faster, 512MB RAM, 128MB VRAM, Nvidia FX 5200 or ATI Radeon 9200 or better 3D graphics card, 500MB hard disk drive space.
ABC Island in Second Life
http://www.abc.net.au/services/secondlife/
Cool...I'll log in later...man that could be very addicting.....z
wild stuff huh?! added you as friend...
Nice handle. Sip Sak here..see you in there..eom.
I'm zardiw Zauber there, fwiw......et z
Cool. Hope to see you there...eom
I just signed up last nite...awesome freaking world...lol.....z
i don't know. they are under a NDA and i would imagine it would be up to the network to release that information.... perhaps worth a visit to SL nbc and see if they are pursuing their own continuation of the " who's got talent" series...
This is why Walmart is scrambling to get a piece of the action in the VStarr mall.
ADCS - VSTARR - Second Life Talent Contest Produced for National TV
The show will be entirely 100% produced in SL and post produced in RL for a one hour show broadcast world wide (32 countries) on network TV once a week. Redd says, "It is the first network TV show 100% SL content. This is about getting people noticed for their ability to sing, a fair contest
about singing, not closed door meetings deciding who the winner should be this year."
From Greenroom Island, this is Rocket FLaheart for CNN.
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-4096
Should Second Life Live on Your Intranet?
http://www.intranetjournal.com/articles/200804/ij_04_29_08a.html
You guys have been busy tonight. WOW. This stuff has got my heart pumping a little harder. Got back too late and missed out on partying on SL. :( Catch everyone tomorrow. I did a new body makeover in SL. I'm hoping to a least be a body guard for the Vstarr talent contest. Can't wait to get the BIG news.
it is just fucking huge what is going on!!!!
there are very few of us who have even been on there to see the incredible islands they have built.
seems like the television studio had to have been involved in the whole production/ creation of the event center/ green room etc... no?
This is what Chris told me they are going to do.........
Virtual NBC EPK
Second Life's Got Talent Audition Call
Mixed-Reality Magician Wins ‘Virtual NBC’ Talent Contest
http://www.secretlair.com/index.php?/clickableculture/entry/mixed_reality_magician_wins_virtual_nbc_talent_contest/
NBC Universal Hosting Virtual Concerts in Second Life
http://mashable.com/2007/06/07/nbc-second-life-concerts/
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