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| author | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2020-04-28 10:24:02 -0400 |
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| committer | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2020-04-28 10:24:02 -0400 |
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cleaned up wired import
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diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Tue/gearchitecture.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Tue/gearchitecture.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f84cd73 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Tue/gearchitecture.txt @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +Google Earth has [added some new layers featuring American architecture][1]. The layers were created in partnership with the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the 150 buildings, bridges and other structures are the results of a nationwide poll to determine American's favorite architectural landmarks. + +The new layers highlight and zoom to newly created 3-D models of the buildings, bridges, memorials and other structures. + +Also included in the AIA layers is the Blueprint for America layer. The Blueprint project is a community service effort by the AIA in which members donating time and expertise to "enhance the quality of life in their communities." + +The blueprint layers will allow users to track the progress of those projects on Google Earth. + +The new layers are fun and informative, but let's face it, a nice 3-D layer of World architecture would be much cooler. + +In related news, if all these Google Earth layers have got you thinking perhaps you'd like to try your hand at making your own, the [Google Code has added three new tutorials][2] on the Maps API/KML. + +One in particular, the <cite>[Adding Metadata to Your KML Files][3]</cite> tutorial should be useful for those just getting started building Google Earth layers. + +[1]: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2007/04/new-3-d-layers-from-aia-on-google-earth.html "New 3-D layers from AIA on Google Earth" +[2]: http://googlemapsapi.blogspot.com/2007/04/introducing-3-maps-apikml-tutorials-in.html "Introducing 3 Maps API/KML Tutorials in Google Code's Knowledge Base" +[3]: http://code.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=65628 "Adding Metadata to Your KML Files"
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