-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: MAPS-L: Laval University Campus in Google Earth Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 12:41:09 -0500 From: Derek Tonn <[log in to unmask]> Organization: mapformation To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> Angie, The link to that .kmz file wasn't working for me, but the following link (found in the message from Larry Laliberte) got me to a nice description of the project: http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/05/laval_universit.html For what it is worth, our firm is currently beginning the process of designing a 360-degree campus map for the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Rather than the gray "cubes" found in the Laval map, however, we are actually depicting the entire campus in full color, plus adding in detailed building features such as windows, doors, etc. It is a major undertaking, taking a lot more time than simply drawing a basic building's shape. However, we are really trying to push the boundaries of this type of project...especially now that Google owns the software we use (SketchUp) to develop this type of image. Not sure if that is of interest at all, but I was VERY excited to see Laval publicizing this type of project. There are precious-few campus maps of this type in the world today....but my guess is that 10-15 years from now, many campuses will have 2nd/3rd generation 360-degree maps on their web sites and virtual tours. Have a wonderful afternoon! Derek Tonn mapformation 220 South Burns Avenue Springfield, MN 56087 Phone: 507-723-6662 Fax: 206-203-0411 [log in to unmask] www.mapformation.com Angie Cope, AGSL wrote: > recycled email ... > > May 16, 2006 > > Laval University Campus in Google Earth > > Last month I wrote about a Google Earth campus map created for Bowdoin College > <http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/04/bowdoin_college.html>. Now, a > company in Quebec, Canada has created a 3D map of Laval University > <http://www.geowebservice.org/GeoWebCampus/geowebcampus.kmz> [Google Earth File. > You must have GE installed.] campus. In this case, the main campus buildings > have simple 3D models overlayed on top of the satellite photos in GE to help > enhance the feel of the campus. Placemarks provide photos and links to more > information (in French). GeoWebServices <http://www.geowebservice.org/> appears > to be an enterprising new geographic information services company which is > currently occupying a non-profit .org domain name. > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Laval University Campus in Google Earth > Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 08:07:59 -0500 > From: L Laliberte <[log in to unmask]> > > To: maps-l > > Posted on the Google Earth Blog this morning, next generation of the campus > map perhaps?. > > Laval University Campus in Google Earth > > http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/05/laval_universit.html > > All the best > Larry