Assessing design buildability through virtual reality from the perspective of construction students

Samarasinghe, Don Amila Sajeevan; Piri, Imelda Saran

doi:10.1108/bepam-03-2021-0054

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“…Therefore, promoting the benefits of earth buildings, not only for individuals but for the environment, is crucial to gaining support for these buildings. According to Nikolić and Whyte [25] and Samarasinghe and Piri [26], using modern technology such as virtual reality is a more effective way to promote earth buildings as it shifts the attitudes and mindsets of individuals.…”

Section: The Lack Of Awareness Of Earth Buildingsmentioning

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Promoting Earth Buildings for Residential Construction in New Zealand

Samarasinghe

Falk

2022

Buildings

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The construction of earth buildings, both throughout history and in the current day, is well-established worldwide. Despite New Zealand’s pre- and post-colonial history of earth construction, earth buildings as residential homes have not been well-received or popularised throughout present-day New Zealand. This research aims to identify the reasons for this lack of awareness and to determine methods that promote earth buildings in New Zealand. This research is based on data collected from semi-structured interviews conducted with subject matter experts and via an online questionnaire completed by members of the Earth Building Association New Zealand (EBANZ). The data collected revealed the experiences and perceptions of all participants regarding the advantages, challenges and promotion of earth buildings specific to New Zealand. Following analysis of these responses, key reoccurring themes were identified and compared. Regarding New Zealand’s lack of awareness of earth buildings, interview and questionnaire participants responded that this shortcoming was due to earth construction being a very niche market and lacking commercial marketing. Education was the most frequently reoccurring theme raised by all participants as the top promotional tool for raising awareness of earth buildings. The results of this research can be applied to future work regarding obstacles that limit the growth of New Zealand’s earth building industry, as well as research on the role of New Zealand’s education system in exposing the next generation of builders, designers, and consumers to earth construction.

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Promoting Earth Buildings for Residential Construction in New Zealand

Samarasinghe

Falk

2022

Buildings

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“…Improving buildability in construction has been the interest of many researchers (e.g. Samarasinghe and Piri, 2022;Singhaputtangkul and Low, 2015;Lam and Wong, 2009;Lam et al, 2006;Wong et al, 2006b). However, there have been no studies that focus on the roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigerian construction projects.…”

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Roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigeria: an exploratory factor analysis

Osuizugbo

Aina

Onokwai

2023

BEPAM

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PurposeConstruction industry is a vital sector for national and economic development of any country. Past studies reveal that the Nigerian construction industry is suffering from buildability problems. Buildability improvement is the duty of every key stakeholder, including designers, builders and clients. This study sets out to determine the principal roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigerian construction projects.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was adopted to evaluate construction industry professionals’ views on the roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigeria. Eighty-one questionnaires were sufficiently filled and returned, representing a return percentage of 76% which formed the basis of this study. Data elicited were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.FindingsThe results from factors analysis show that the roles of clients in buildability improvement can be categorised into two constructs: commitment to buildability assessment and other related practices, and adequate planning of project objectives.Originality/valueThis study contributed to more effective buildability studies by highlighting the roles of clients in buildability improvement in the construction industry. An understanding of these roles is very significant for minimising buildability problems as well as for improving and embedding buildability as a practice in the construction industry.

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“…The existing literature on buildability is extensive (Osuizugbo et al. , 2022a, b, c; Samarasinghe and Piri, 2021; Osuizugbo, 2020a; Shim et al. , 2019; Li et al.…”

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“…, 2006b, Mbamali et al., 2005; Low, 2001) and it has focused particularly on developed countries. In recent time for example, the studies by Samarasinghe and Piri (2021) found out that virtual reality models have significant benefits for assessing design buildability in New Zealand. Osuizugbo (2020a) reported that studies on buildability carried out in developing countries are limited.…”

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“…The existing literature on buildability is extensive (Osuizugbo et al, 2022a, b, c;Samarasinghe and Piri, 2021;Osuizugbo, 2020a;Shim et al, 2019;Li et al, 2018;Jarkas, 2010aJarkas, , 2012aJarkas, , b, 2016Singhaputtangkul and Low, 2015;Lam et al, 2007Lam et al, , 2012Nourbakhsh et al, 2012;Mydin et al, 2011;Singhaputtangkul et al, 2011;Wong, 2008, 2009;Nielsen et al, 2009;Low et al, 2008;Wong et al, 2006b, Mbamali et al, 2005Low, 2001) and it has focused particularly on developed countries. In recent time for example, the studies by Samarasinghe and Piri (2021) found out that virtual reality models have significant benefits for assessing design buildability in New Zealand. Osuizugbo (2020a) reported that studies on buildability carried out in developing countries are limited.…”

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Buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management in Nigeria

Osuizugbo

Oshodi²

2022

BEPAM

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PurposeThe awareness and practice of buildability is still at its infancy stage in the construction sector of developing countries. Information gleaned from literature shows that embedding buildability into practice is beneficial to construction projects. This study seeks to examine the buildability attributes that are important for improving the practice of construction management.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire was developed to address the aim of the study. Data were collected through the administration of questionnaires to purposively selected group of architects, engineers, builders and quantity surveyors. A total of 368 questionnaires were administered and a response rate of 60% (219 questionnaires were returned) was achieved. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing the data.FindingsThe results revealed that discussion centred on buildable designs among builders and designers as the most critical attribute of buildability for improving the practice of construction management in the Nigerian construction industry. The finding also revealed that, there is a statistically significant agreement between different groups of construction organisations in Lagos state, Nigeria concerning buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management.Originality/valueThis study highlights the buildability attributes which are important for improving the practice of construction management. An understanding of these attributes is essential for improving and embedding buildability as a practice in the construction industry.

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Assessing design buildability through virtual reality from the perspective of construction students

Cited by 11 publications

References 43 publications

Promoting Earth Buildings for Residential Construction in New Zealand

Promoting Earth Buildings for Residential Construction in New Zealand

Roles of clients in buildability improvement in Nigeria: an exploratory factor analysis

Buildability attributes for improving the practice of construction management in Nigeria

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