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	===Definition===		===Definition===
	~~Equipotential space is space that has the potential to be anything at any time.~~ The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>		The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref> Equipotential space is space that has the potential to be anything at any time. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of "future spaces." Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.

	Technically, this kind of space is an architectural ~~possibility~~. It is ~~very difficult~~ to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. ~~Many architectural theorists during~~ the ~~late 1960's~~ and ~~early 1970's conceptualized these types of "future~~ spaces." Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.		Technically, this kind of space poses an extreme architectural difficulty. It is quite costly to create a persistently liveable space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. In contrast, the Internet is an Equipotential space by definition, as it is comprised of fluid, editable code and the spaces between networked machines.

	~~Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom"~~, wrote ~~Serverino, "This is not freedom just~~ to ~~be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality"~~.<ref>~~Ibid~~. Pg. 29.</ref>~~. While these theories and manifestos did~~ not ~~play out~~ in the ~~physical world of architecture and construction~~, ~~they were harbingers of~~ a ~~new era of that invisible space between~~ machines~~. The digital architecture of online community~~ and ~~networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space~~. ~~These sites provide us with~~, ~~as Serverino wrote~~, the ~~"freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change~~, ~~to have~~ a ~~new solution".<ref>Ibid~~. ~~Pg. 29.</ref>~~		In Berman's ''All That is Solid Melts into Air'', Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicles.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, the Internet is a vast interconnected architecture only accessible by technological hybrids; those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can travel. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser.

	~~The Internet~~ is ~~a vast interconnected~~ architecture ~~only accessible by technological hybrids~~, ~~those connected or engaged with~~ machines ~~and browser software~~. ~~Highways, for instance, are an~~ architecture ~~on which only those with vehicle shells can travel. In Berman~~'s ~~''All That is Solid Melts into Air''~~, ~~Marshall Berman~~ wrote ~~of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led~~ to a ~~beach that was only accessible by vehicles~~.<ref>~~Berman, Marshall~~. ~~All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity~~. ~~Penguin Non-Classics, 1988~~.</ref> ~~One could not take~~ a ~~bus~~, ~~bike, or walk~~ to the ~~hidden beach, but had~~ to ~~physically modernize in order~~ to ~~access~~ the ~~space. In the same way~~, ~~there~~ are ~~some spaces~~ that ~~can only be visited by a human plus a browser~~.		Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref> During a crises, empty frameworks and communication lines morph to fit the shape of the communication needed to solve emergent problems. The architectures of Facebook and Twitter morph to meet the needs on their communities, and their communities are shaped by that space.

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	===Definition===		===Definition===
	Equipotential space is space that has the potential to be anything at any time. The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>		Equipotential space is space that has the potential to be anything at any time. The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>
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	The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>		Equipotential space is space that has the potential to be anything at any time. The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>

	Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of "future spaces." Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.		Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of "future spaces." Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.

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	Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>		Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>

	The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture only accessible by technological hybrids, those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can travel. In Berman's ''All That is Solid Melts into Air'', Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicles.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser~~. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code~~.		The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture only accessible by technological hybrids, those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can travel. In Berman's ''All That is Solid Melts into Air'', Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicles.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser.

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	The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>		The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>

	Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.		Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of "future spaces." Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.

	Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>		Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>

	The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture ~~are~~ only accessible by technological hybrids; those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can ~~cross in~~ Berman's All That is Solid Melts into Air, Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by ~~vehicle~~.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code.		The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture only accessible by technological hybrids, those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can travel. In Berman's ''All That is Solid Melts into Air'', Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicles.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code.

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Caseorganic at 21:34, 29 June 2011

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	Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.		Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.

	Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. ~~Page~~ 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>		Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>

	The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture are only accessible by technological hybrids; those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can cross in Berman's All That is Solid Melts into Air, Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicle.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code.		The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture are only accessible by technological hybrids; those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can cross in Berman's All That is Solid Melts into Air, Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicle.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code.

Caseorganic at 21:33, 29 June 2011

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	The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. "~~The~~ determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>		The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book ''Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture''. He defined Equipotential Space as "...the determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>

	Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.		Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.

Caseorganic at 21:32, 29 June 2011

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	Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.		Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.

	Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Page 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution". <ref>Ibid. ~~Page~~ 29.</ref~~>.</blockquote~~>		Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Page 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution".<ref>Ibid. Pg. 29.</ref>

	The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture are only accessible by technological hybrids; those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can cross in Berman's All That is Solid Melts into Air, Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicle.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code.		The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture are only accessible by technological hybrids; those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can cross in Berman's All That is Solid Melts into Air, Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicle.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code.

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	The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. "The determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose" <ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. ~~Page~~ 14.</ref>		The term Equipotential Space was coined by Renato Serverino in 1970 in his book Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. "The determining characteristics of Equipotential space are continuity, flexibility, and articulation. Instead of being planned for a few specific purposes, Equipotential space can be modulated at will for any purpose".<ref>(Revisiting) Equipotential Space: Freedom in (Digital) Architecture From: Equipotential Space: Freedom in Architecture. Praeger publishers. Serverino, Renato. New York, London. Pg. 14.</ref>

	~~<blockquote>"Equipotential~~ space ~~offers~~ the ~~possibility~~ of ~~real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just~~ to ~~be different, but freedom~~ to ~~participate as fully as possible~~, ~~give social~~, ~~economic and technical reality" <ref>Ibid. Page 29.</ref>~~.~~</blockquote>~~		Technically, this kind of space is an architectural possibility. It is very difficult to create a space whose form and function differs based on those who use it. Many architectural theorists during the late 1960's and early 1970's conceptualized these types of 'future spaces'. Some architects even attempted to create modular futuristic spaces. Some of these spaces began to resemble spaceships, or pods, others were composed of interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many.

	~~===Discussion===~~		Serverino posited that "equipotential space offers the possibility of real freedom", wrote Serverino, "This is not freedom just to be different, but freedom to participate as fully as possible, given social, economic and technical reality".<ref>Ibid. Page 29.</ref>. While these theories and manifestos did not play out in the physical world of architecture and construction, they were harbingers of a new era of that invisible space between machines. The digital architecture of online community and networked spaces have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. These sites provide us with, as Serverino wrote, the "freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs; and when these needs change, to have a new solution". <ref>Ibid. Page 29.</ref>.</blockquote>
	~~I found~~ that ~~constructions~~ of ~~architectural space during this era (1970) from several authors attempt~~ to ~~create modular futuristic spaces~~ as they ~~conceive~~ of ~~technological effects~~ of space. ~~Some~~ of ~~these~~ spaces ~~began~~ to ~~resemble spaceships~~, ~~or pods --~~> ~~interlocking places suited for either one number it occupants or many~~.

	~~<blockquote>~~The ~~most successful online sites have shown us a full realization of Severino's Equipotential Space. "It~~ is ~~freedom to shape responsive solutions to immediate needs - and when these needs change, to have~~ a ~~new solution" <ref>Ibid. Page 29.</ref>.</blockquote>~~		The Internet is a vast interconnected architecture are only accessible by technological hybrids; those connected or engaged with machines and browser software. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can cross in Berman's All That is Solid Melts into Air, Marshall Berman wrote of a highway built by city developer Robert Moses in early modernist New York city. The highway led to a beach that was only accessible by vehicle.<ref>Berman, Marshall. All that is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity. Penguin Non-Classics, 1988.</ref> One could not take a bus, bike, or walk to the hidden beach, but had to physically modernize in order to access the space. In the same way, there are some spaces that can only be visited by a human plus a browser. The browser acts as a virtual shell to protect the visitor from viruses and indecipherable code.

	The issue here is that the future architectural spaces are not analog spaces. But are digital ones, and it us these digital spaces that are modular and resemble spaceships, protecting ys from the liminalities and harshness of outer space that is the Internet, vast interconnected architecture are only accessible by technological hybrids ~~- that is,~~ those connected or engaged with ~~a machine~~. Highways, for instance, are an architecture on which only those with vehicle shells can cross ~~<ref>~~All ~~that~~ is Solid Melts ~~Into~~ Air - Moses~~' New~~ New York. A highway ~~leading~~ to ~~the~~ beach only accessible by ~~those with vehicles~~</ref>~~; and the architecture of rude interfaces us~~ not ~~being disrupted by traditional architecture any longer --- buy rather programmers~~, ~~interaction designers~~, ~~software architects~~, ~~salespeople ---> even those who inhabit this~~ space.

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