Global Condo Center's virtual open houses
Okay, I could've sworn I wrote about this kind of thing before as an idea I'd had, but I'm stuffed if I can find the post. Regardless, Global Condo Center has developed an island in Second Life wherein one can virtually tour Second Life versions of their real life properties. Despite the article's author's disparaging comments, I think this is a great way to make use of Second Life.
Obviously one would like to be present in the real location before making any serious plans; no one is going to suggest purchasing or renting a property sight-unseen. One thing that would be beneficial in looking at a new space is the ability to easily move furniture around to better gauge how one would utilize the space, and SL can make this as simple as anything. And by the way, no one was saying that avatars were going to live in the Starwood Hotel building; it was there to gather feedback from residents concerning the design of the building. Let's do a little homework before making these statements, okay? Sorry for the grumpiness -- I'm not feeling well. I need more game time!
[Via clickz]
