This Virtual Building Technology Radically Changes the Design Process
Laura McQuarrie — March 5, 2014 — Art & Design
References: youtu.be
Commonly, virtual building technology is only used to show final presentations to clients, but this innovative architectural technology has the potential to help clients visualize a building or interior much earlier on.
Although the design process is far from linear, designers are often taught to go through the stages of design development, then advance to a computer and then finally, progress to work on a physical model in sequence. Professor Vincent Hui and his co-researcher Matthew Compeau of Toronto’s Ryerson University are disrupting this sequence by introducing augmented reality into the early stages of the design process.
Since the technology has such a wide range of applications, it has the potential to be of benefit to engineers, architects, students, developers, as well as other designers and commercial applications.
Although the design process is far from linear, designers are often taught to go through the stages of design development, then advance to a computer and then finally, progress to work on a physical model in sequence. Professor Vincent Hui and his co-researcher Matthew Compeau of Toronto’s Ryerson University are disrupting this sequence by introducing augmented reality into the early stages of the design process.
Since the technology has such a wide range of applications, it has the potential to be of benefit to engineers, architects, students, developers, as well as other designers and commercial applications.
Trend Themes
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Early-stage AR Design — Integrating augmented reality into the early stages of the design process disrupts the traditional linear sequence.
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Virtual Visualization — Using virtual building technology allows clients to visualize buildings or interiors earlier in the design process.
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Multi-industry Applications — Augmented reality in design has potential benefits for engineers, architects, students, developers, designers, and commercial applications.
Industry Implications
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Architecture — The use of augmented reality in the early stages of design disrupts the traditional process, allowing architects to better visualize and communicate their ideas to clients.
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Engineering — Implementing virtual building technology in the early design stages could streamline the engineering process, enhancing collaboration and problem-solving.
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Interior Design — The integration of augmented reality in the design process provides interior designers with a powerful tool for visualizing and refining their ideas, ultimately improving client satisfaction.
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