2024-11-08T21:02:18-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/92531259/build-with-chrome-brings-the-lego-building-pastime-to-the-digital-realm Justine Testado 2014-01-31T13:12:00-05:00 >2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/sg/sg59g4mu4xb9d29o.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="http://www.lego.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEGO</a> and Google Chrome linked up to create "Build with Chrome", a social online building website that lets users build anything anywhere with an infinite number of Lego blocks -- virtual Lego blocks.<br><br>First developed as an experiment by a LEGO-loving team in Australia, Build with Chrome was based on the idea of bringing the classic plastic toy bricks to the digital realm. The website uses 3D graphic technology called WebGL that lets the virtual Lego bricks work like the real ones.&nbsp;<br><br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/lm/lmbficcwd32xy8kh.jpg"><br><br>Once you're on the website, you can pick your plot anywhere or <a href="http://www.buildwithchrome.com/explore#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">explore the "world of Build"</a>, which has a Google Maps interface. You can also start building your own project right away and publish or share it with friends.<br><br>If you already have a Google+ account, the Build Academy lets you master your LEGO building skills online through tutorials guided by characters from the upcoming LEGO film and completing tasks. The tasks grow more elaborate as you learn more tricks.<br><br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/na/na8lpayp6lvv5as1.jpg"><br><br>Even if it's not the same experience, virt...</p>