Abstract
This paper introduces the Internet-based shared worlds, and certain problems that were encountered in their use for collaborative working. These problems can be addressed, it is argued by the use of architectural notions, such as the grounding the model in a physical institution, and looking at the role of locales in real working environments. The problem of the access to these locales is made by drawing a parallel between the structure of the on-line resources, and the structure of physical spaces described in Space Syntax theory. Results from the latter, it is suggested, can inform the design of virtual spaces to facilitate both privacy and chance encounters.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Information Visualization Conference |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| Pages | 246-251 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1997 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1997 International Conference on Information Visualization, IV - London, Engl Duration: 27 Aug 1997 → 29 Aug 1997 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the 1997 International Conference on Information Visualization, IV |
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| City | London, Engl |
| Period | 27/08/97 → 29/08/97 |