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Augmented Reality . Sea Dragon Technology

bcantrell — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:31:12 +0000

A demonstration of mapping technology by Blaise Aguera y Arcas at Microsoft. Very interesting conceptually to think that we are modeling, observing, and imaging our built environment through multiple time periods. The ability to embed these time shifts within one another as well as navigate them is fascinating. TED presentation below:

Mississippi Basin Model

bcantrell — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:37:35 +0000

On Sunday I traveled with my representation seminar to the Mississippi Basin Model in Clinton, MS. I have been to the site several times and I am always amazed at the possibilities of such a device. As an armature the model provides an interesting datum to attach new content. The model is a perfect precedent for the illustrating ecologies course I am currently teaching, a mechanism of simulation which abstracts form in order to accomplish performative goals. An MBM post has been added to the {LAB} site.

My colleague at LSU Kristi Dykema is currently using the site for her undergraduate studio and some research. I am interested to see what the studio and her research tease out of this complex and unique site.

Recorder at the Atchafalaya station

Rusted inflow controllers

River channell and mesh used to simulate dense vegetation

Concrete surface, wire exposed

Temporary levee wall within the model

Digital Drawing for Landscape Architects

bcantrell — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:43:38 +0000

Reviewing the page proofs for the book which is exciting, slowly going through the proofs. We have a short foreword from Ken Smith which frames the book nicely and there is a good deal of information for beginning landscape students and professionals that are looking to get their head around digital techniques. The cover is below.