Virtual and Augmented Studio Environment (VASE): Developing the virtual reality eco-system for design studios

Tian Tian Lo, Marc Aurel Schnabel*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Virtual Reality (VR) is being revived in major disciplines, including architecture. VR is no longer only employed for basic operations, such as construction of 3D models, dynamic renderings, closed-loop interaction, inside-out perspective and enhance sensory feedback. This paper explains how over the past twenty years technologies and software have evolved that a new eco-system for design processes have risen. This paper discusses how students made full use of both software and equipment in the whole design process; from ideas exploration to site analysis to form generation to design realization. Students have been exposed to a whole range of digital software tools in the beginning. As most of them were already familiar with modelling software, they have in particular been introduced to animation software, game engines and even 3D documentation software such as photogrammetry. Most importantly, they were led to IVE. The paper points out the benefits of adopting such methodology and the difficulties faced by the students at the various stages of the design process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLearning, Prototyping and Adapting
Subtitle of host publication23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
EditorsPatrick Janssen, Suleiman Alhadidi, Kristof Crolla, Tomohiro Fukuda, Weixin Huang
PublisherThe Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
Pages443-452
Number of pages10
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9789881902603
Publication statusPublished - 17 May 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Learning, Prototyping and Adapting, CAADRIA 2018 - Beijing, China
Duration: 17 May 201819 May 2018

Publication series

NameCAADRIA 2018 - 23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Learning, Prototyping and Adapting
Volume1

Conference

Conference23rd International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Learning, Prototyping and Adapting, CAADRIA 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period17/05/1819/05/18

Keywords

  • Design Exchange
  • Design Studio
  • Software and Equipment
  • Virtual Reality

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