 He was Vice-President of the American Society for Cybernetics for one term, from 2006 to 2009, and President of the American Society for Cybernetics for two terms, from 2009 to 2014 inclusive.He was known for his contributions in the field of design research, and cybernetics.Glanville maintained a small art practice including music, video, architecture, publishing, writing and installation/land art as well as design and architecture.