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IANAL but it seems to be that the layout of a particular existing building is factual information and therefore cannot be copyrighted, just like the location of
by esrauch 15y ago
IANAL but it seems to be that the layout of a particular existing building is factual information and therefore cannot be copyrighted, just like the location of streets cannot be copyrighted.
I guess it's slightly more hairy because architecture is considered to be artistic as well as functional, whereas street layouts are generally only considered to be functional, but I still think that would stand.
- brudgers 15y agoIn the US, architectural designs can be protected by copyright, but it is uncommon. On the other hand, architectural drawings(aka "blueprints") are automatically protected by copyright as soon as they are published.