INTRODUCTION VR will become an integral part not just of presenting a project, but of the design process as well. For the biggest challenge is often convincing the client that the finished article will look just like the 2D or 3D representation. No matter how talented the designer, it can take a leap of faith and a vivid imagination from the client to get them on board . Architecture is no different and that’s why virtual reality for architecture and design could help transform this industry. W e will look at the possibilities attached to this most exciting of new technologies, the benefits to designing in a virtual world and how we expect the industry to grow and evolve as virtual real ity.
EVOLUTION: A Game Changer for Architectural Visualization It was evolved from a video game. Generally video games requires VR for a better vision and have a realistic spaces inside the game. So virtual reality in architecture was derived from this. A Game Changer for Architectural Visualization
VIRTUAL REALITY FOR ARCHITECTS VR technology has so much potential for architects and designers. From initial design mock-ups, to project collaboration, through to the finishing touches that make a building design go from good to great, virtual reality possesses the capability .
Floor plans, 3D renderings, and models are often used to convey an idea for a particular space within a design, but even these approaches — a staple of architectural design — can fail to effectively communicate ideas with clients.
Architecture Offices Using VR to Present Their Designs
DESIGNING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD VR technology will need to allow clients to fully interact with a proposed model; going so far as to be able to open and close doors and windows, turn lights on and off, and move objects around the room
Th e proliferation of smartphone devices, virtual reality applications can be developed to be easily downloaded and installed onto a client’s phone. This means that, rather than having to spend money on expensive hardware and could be provided along with the requisite floor plans and diagrams.
THE BENEFITS OF VR FOR ARCHITECTURE A. Low Start-Up Costs: For internal presentations and walkthroughs, higher-end hardware such as the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive would be beneficia l. T he headsets cost around $600-$800 per unit. VR setup can be put together for under $8,000.
B. Gain A Competitive Edge We would wager the latter would come out on top, provided the design was up-to-scratch. This is because a potential client will be won or lost on their ability to truly visualize the finished design.
C. Avoid Rounds of Revisions Placing a client into a virtual and detailed representation of a building design will, in theory, make the feedback process that little bit more straightforward.
D. Replicate Real-World Scenarios While typically this has been tested via computer models, VR will allow for real people to react to real-world scenarios, helping architects to better understand just how safe their design really is, and what improvements are perhaps required.
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