Abstract
This paper explores virtual shape-finding methods, merging
conventional and digital techniques in early stages of architectural
design. We focus on VR Implementation guided by a developed design
workflow to address the following research questions: (1) How can we
develop a pedagogical framework for incorporating VR as a design tool
in a collaborative architectural design project? (2) How can immersive
3D sketching contribute to shape-finding and iterative workflow during
the conception stage of the architectural design process? The workflow
includes four stages: Site data collection with 2D sketches, 2D-to-3D
sketch/model translation in VR, model optimisation in CAD software,
and exporting the model into a game engine for simulation and
analysis. Validation involved 40 students working in groups evaluated
through surveys, portfolio submissions, and tutor observations. The
study highlights the framework's strengths and challenges of utilising
VR as an accessible tool that enables diverse user contributions to
the architectural design conception stage.
conventional and digital techniques in early stages of architectural
design. We focus on VR Implementation guided by a developed design
workflow to address the following research questions: (1) How can we
develop a pedagogical framework for incorporating VR as a design tool
in a collaborative architectural design project? (2) How can immersive
3D sketching contribute to shape-finding and iterative workflow during
the conception stage of the architectural design process? The workflow
includes four stages: Site data collection with 2D sketches, 2D-to-3D
sketch/model translation in VR, model optimisation in CAD software,
and exporting the model into a game engine for simulation and
analysis. Validation involved 40 students working in groups evaluated
through surveys, portfolio submissions, and tutor observations. The
study highlights the framework's strengths and challenges of utilising
VR as an accessible tool that enables diverse user contributions to
the architectural design conception stage.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | SIGraDi 2024 Biodigital Intelligent Systems |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - Sept 2024 |
| Event | SiGraDi 2024: Biodigital Intelligent Systems - Barcelona, Spain Duration: 13 Nov 2024 → 15 Nov 2024 https://sigradi.org/sigradi2024/ |
Conference
| Conference | SiGraDi 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Barcelona |
| Period | 13/11/24 → 15/11/24 |
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