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Google Building Maker
It appears Google has made photogrammetry available to the public through their new online application Building Maker. Well worth a look.
[Errors. Where most people give up]
To quote:
Building Maker is a 3D modeling tool for adding buildings to Google Earth. It’s fun to use, and an easy way to get on the 3D map. Here’s how it works:
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Select a city from around the world.
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Make a building with photos we provide.
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Save your building and it will be reviewed.
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See your 3D building in Google Earth!
The Google Earth servers must be going crazy right about now.
Check out the 2 minutes long video here.
Interior Design Ideas from Greg Natale
Greg Natale Design is an Australian company whose experience throughout the years is now appreciated and known worldwide. The pictures below are part of a recent project which embraces style, elegance and diversity. Each room has a few furniture elements that stand out. In spite of this, the overall image of the interiors remains homogeneous [...]
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
Wall-Mounted Fireplace : Cupola
Today I’ve felt that the winter is knocking at the door, and in a time like that fireplaces are becoming an essential purchase that will keep users warm throughout the freezing season. Entitled “Cupola” the wall-mounted fireplace comes integrated with an advanced, adjustable bio-ethanol burner, allowing vent-less, hassle-free flames. This wall-mounted fireplace made in lightweight [...]
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
Starting at the End: 12 New Cities Built From Scratch
A good city, like a good wine, needs time to develop. As any Civilization-playing geek knows, it takes decades or centuries to turn a cluster of villages into a living, breathing metropolis. It cannot happen overnight. Or can it? Here are 12 urban centres that offer a radical alternative to the traditional model of urban [...]
Home In The Middle of Nature
This lovely estate was designed by Dutch architects Sluijmer & Van Leeuwen and is currently owned by the Utrecht Landscape Foundation. The villa represented a challenge from the very start. Building something in the middle of nature is not always easy, because the resources are sometimes scarce. This is why a huge creative effort was [...]
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
Huge Skwak Pillows : Graphics and Fun
“Skwak” is a French illustrator who created amazing graphic designs inspired from children stories. His work is called “Maniac World” and his unique characters are known as “maniacs”. Here are some words from the designer himself concerning his creations:” At first glance, it’s as if my work is made up of chance: a giant mess! [...]
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.