Abstract
Augmented and Online Reality (AR/VR) is a computer-generated, simulated representation of a physical environment, which can be interacted with using digital technologies. AR/VR has found applications in video games, scientific visualization, medical research and education, and is a promising new direction for architectural design. AR/VR technologies have potential to improve collaboration and communication among project teams, clients, and building occupants; streamline design, fabrication and construction; and improve operation of buildings. However, research is necessary to investigate how AR/VR technologies truly impact architectural design, what are the appropriate strategies for adopting AR/VR in architectural education, and how these novel technologies can be used to improve design process. In this research, we addressed these two questions: 1) does AR/VR improve performance during the design process (team collaboration, investigation of mock-ups, visual reviews, improved communication with the client and end-users), and 2) what are the appropriate strategies for integrating AR/VR into architectural curriculum? We tested the application of AR/VR tools in architectural design by utilizing these advanced technologies during different stages of the design process (conceptual, schematic, and design development), for different scales (overall building and site, individual space, and building component) and used surveys to assess implementation within different user groups (designers, clients, and non-experts). This paper reviews research results, and provides recommendations for integrating AR/VR technologies in architectural education.
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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Augmented reality, Virtual reality, Digital design, Design process, Architectural education
