Virtual Philadelphia by GeoSim

Source: GeoSimPHILLY.com

Virtual Philadelphia by GeoSim Systems based in Israel

Virtual Philadelphia is a leading 3D online virtual city mirrored off the Center City of Philadelphia, PA, full of historical landscapes and buildings, hundreds of years of culture and one of the most beloved US cities.

Today, Philadelphia is a vibrant city cultivated with restaurants, boutiques, museums, nightlife, modern residences and developed commerce – definitely a premier place to live in or to visit.

GeoSim compiles gigabytes of aerial photos, street images, laser scans and geodetic measurements of Philadelphia to build an accurate 3D city model, capable of providing a genuine life simulation of the physical streets, buildings and urban landscape with the "look and feel" of a real city. -- official web site

UpNext: Enhanced 3D Maps

UpNext: Found in 2007, UpNext was started by four high school friends who wanted to make better maps.

Maps redefined. Fully searchable tappable, beautiful maps for the entire United States. Over 50 cities rendered in 3D with 23 enhanced 3D cities with full textures and roadways. Interactive 3D maps for exploring and discovering cities. Our maps are fast, seamless and smooth. UpNext HD Mpas takes mapping to the next level with rich visual detail and personalized options. -- official web site

Amazon buys 3D mapping startup UpNext -- gigaom

The Cloth Simulation

The Cloth Simulation A creation of Andrew Hoyer, a nice cloth simulator based on lines and dots. In fact, every point is a constant with no actual dimension and is based on mass and location. Just click and drag any of the points available on the “clothing item” to manipulate it. -- Devstand

What is missing?

Source: whatismissing.net

Maya Lin Invites and Challenges Website Visitors to Help Improve Earth's Well-being

If you're looking for something to do on Earth Day, consider a visit to www.whatismissing.net, the site developed by noted artist and activist Maya Lin that launches its second stage Sunday. Follow up by going to the stirring exhibition of her sculpture in the Heinz Architectural Center, Carnegie Museum of Art.

Ms. Lin conceived "What Is Missing?" as the fifth, and last, of her memorial projects, which began with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial built on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in 1982. She was an undergraduate at Yale University at the time and winning the design competition catapulted her to fame. That she chose to shy away from the spotlight reflects a persona characterized by integrity, intellect and a deep and genuine relationship with projects she commits to. -- By Mary Thomas, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Architectural Record