Building in Second Life:
An Apartment Building
in a Virtual World
One of the interesting aspects about Second Life is that everything one sees in-world was built by the Residents. It's possible to go to school in-world to learn building techniques using a variety of software applications as well as tools available in Second Life. And, it's great fun! Well, it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but... So, Resident Jerome Newstart is building an apartment unit to serve as home for First UCC SL friends and volunteer staff. These pictures show the progress and a lot of trial and error learning. The building has 24 apartment units on three floors, 18 studios and 6 1-bedroom. First floor has a disco and a coffee lounge for socializing. A central atrium open to the sky will eventually hold a fountain and lots of flowers.
First floor rough line up at Builder's Brewery where Jerome works on pre-launch construction projects.
Staircase finished and layout done, now time to stack floors. Some trial carpet and wall colors too.
Second, third and fourth floors nearly ready.
Made and installed the glass wall around the stairwell.
