The Australian Institute of Architects is proud to showcase its award-winning contemporary architecture on Google Earth.
The introduction of an Australian Institute of Architects layer in Google Earth extends the promotion of all awards entrants from the Institute’s Project Gallery, the largest online database of architecture in Australia, to over 350 million Google users worldwide. The Institute now offers an interactive 3D map that allows users to view and search for specific award winning entries in the Institute’s Project Gallery.
Google Earth users will be presented with photographs and other information for over 650 projects winning state and territory awards over the past eight years (excludes residential projects and those not for publication due to privacy and security reasons). In addition, over 60 3D models have been developed to showcase project winning national awards since 2002. |
>View the Institute layer in your browser
>Why did the Institute develop a KML layer for Google Earth?
>How can I contribute my designs to Google Earth?
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View the Institute layer in your browser
The Institute has created an interactive 3D map using the Google Earth plugin for web browser which allows you to view and search entries in the Institute's Project Gallery in your browser. To start using the plugin, open the Institute's online map display and follow the instructions provided. |
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Why did the Institute develop a KML layer for Google Earth?
By adding Australia’s award-winning architecture to Google Earth, we are able to introduce the public to a virtual world of architecture. The Australian Institute of Architects seeks to expand and advocate the value of architects and architecture, and this is a great opportunity to have exceptional Australian architecture promoted through the incredibly popular Google Earth. |
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How can I contribute my designs to Google Earth?
Through the use of the 3D modeling tool called Google SketchUp, architects can build 3D models of buildings so that more alternative visions of the future can be explored. SketchUp was used to design the buildings and projects featured on the Institute layer.
Any related queries can be directed by emailing here.
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