Livesey, GrahamPolanski, Darren2017-12-182017-12-182007Polanski, D. (2007). Architecture: an interface of digital/social connectivity (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1125http://hdl.handle.net/1880/102126Bibliography: p. 79-80Some pages are in colour.This MDP examines the means by which a connection can be formed between virtual spaces and reality through architecture. It investigates the effects mobile technology has on spatial design, and envisages how the public spaces of cultural centre in Calgary could be infused with situated technologies. Traditional typologies of cultural , commercial and community space are confronted with spatial transformations caused by continuous connectivity to virtual communities and networks of information. Using contemporary notions of digital interactivity, a framework is generated to deal with ideas of architecture as an interface to virtual space. This framework discusses how the utilization of Ubiquitous Computing through interactive surfaces, bits & atoms, and ambient media can enhance the experiential qualities of the architecture, without technology becoming invasive or distracting from the purpose of the architecture.83 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/1125