meta-architects or architects for the metaverse

The practice of architecture, in the past, was usually only supported by the material world.

The question now is what role architects play in the development of the metaverse, this virtual experience that promises to revolutionize people’s digital lives. On a personal note, I can tell you that the task of architects is everywhere.

Neal Stephenson’s book includes a virtual world called metaverse with characters that in reality are pizza chefs and samurai, respectively.

With the idea that the metaverse can be a new form that will rescue the Internet, it was decided to take up this idea in October 2021. This occurred after Mark Zuckerberg stated that the future of the internet is the metaverse and that this was one more stage in social evolution.

The architecture of architects in the metaverse

Currently, everything related to construction is being discussed about the new concept related to video game architecture. This conversation was mainly within the opportunities that continue to generate this virtual market and the possibilities it has for customers when interacting with virtual records.

Building a house or building in the metaverse is different from the unusual construction for Earth, because architects also learn how the metaverse works and then have to create unique experiences and authentic works of art. In this way, the common physical laws that are applicable for Earth are not affected but an architect’s eye can contribute additional elements to work in these spaces as the construction of a house or building in the metaverse.

By combining NFTs structures with the possibility of giving value and uniqueness (value) to a digital work within the metaverse, we can have a more independent virtual economy. The Bitcoin is only the beginning; we will go forward to give validity to work, buy houses, buildings…. Architectural changes must be made to generate new business opportunities.

The meta-architect is the figure to follow at this point. The latest news that is known the challenges that this professional may encounter in the future.

A social media programmer who lives only for the internet needs to be creative and know the changes in society. He even needs to know 3D modeling and UX design, or create video games or content for it, this will also need a meta-architect.

An important issue for us is training in the digital domains. We need new tools to be included and incorporate better and broader training. For example, new techniques in platforms such as metaverse will learn our students to make use of them.

Although there are doubts about the figure of the meta-architect, everything indicates that this is a professional who is not only knowledgeable about design. Generative design will also be important since the metaverse will be composed of areas that users do not need to traverse, and for this reason the meta-architect needs to work for this.

Considering that the success of the metaverse depends largely on the quality of the spaces that are created within it, meta-architects have a great opportunity to position themselves as space creators and modern designers. Millions of users are expected to flock to this new virtual space, which is sure to bring great surprises and challenges for designers.