Conclusion

Conclusion: Writing a letter to the editor
By now, you should have a clear idea of what a Metaverse is, and if it can contribute to architectural and urban planning design. In this last part of the unit, you are going to re-read the articles below, analyze what you agree and disagree with in one of them, and write a letter to the editor or author of the article.

a. [|From atelier to e-telier: virtual design studios] b. [|Virtual|reality and digital modeling go on trial for a federal courtroom design]

In order to write the letter, you should analyze how this kind of letters are written, by reading some examples. Pay attention to the structure of the letter, and the kind of language used. You can visit these 2 sites:

Architectural records: http://archrecord.construction.com/opinions/letters/ Architecture Week: http://arch.designcommunity.com/ (forum)

You can select to write a message to a forum or a letter to the editor. The writing style will be different for each.

Finally, you are going to discuss the question that originated this unit: **//Can a metaverse contribute to architectural and urban planning desing?//** Write an essay expressing your opinion, and supporting your ideas.

Discussion about your experiences.
 * Extension activity:** a visit to Second Life