In this session, Alex Coulombe discusses how the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging tech has presented myriad opportunities for architects to apply their skillsets to the digital realm.

What happens when a virtual space needs to provide the same functions as a real one for hundreds of people? What principles of architectural psychology still apply? What are the unique affordances available to a metaverse master builder? What inspiration can we take from film and novels, sci-fi and fantasy? Are there opportunities for paid commissions? Why is there so much bad virtual architecture?

Let’s dive deep into the state of digitally-dimensioned design and what it means for the future of the built (and unbuilt) environment.