CubeVR: Digital Affordances for Architecture Undergraduate Education using Virtual Reality

Raikwar, Aditya; D’souza, Newton; Rogers, Ciana; Kress, Mathew; Williams, Adam S.; Rishe, Naphtali; Ortega, Francisco R.

doi:10.1109/vr.2019.8798115

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“…Several studies have focused on the use of VR in education [6][7][8]. Other studies focus on VR in architectural design and education [9][10][11][12], urban applications of VR [13,14], and VR in architectural heritage [15][16][17]. It can be argued that the availability of consumer-level VR devices such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, and the increasing number of VR applications in architecture and design motivated researchers to investigate the potential of VR technology in design in recent years.…”

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confidence: 99%

Dreamscape Bricks VR: An Experimental Virtual Reality Tool for Architectural Design

Doma¹,

Şener²

2022

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In this paper, we propose a VR design tool framework called DREAMSCAPE, which adopts a direct manipulation approach focusing on embody, experience, and manipulation activities in design. The framework defines a VR design process using intuitive controls without being limited by the preconceptions of conventional CAD systems. To establish and demonstrate the framework, we designed and developed a VR design tool called Dreamscape Bricks VR in Unreal Engine 4, using LEGO bricks as base components in a high-fidelity interactive design environment. We conducted user tests and administered questionnaires assessing usability, performance, and comfort. Results showed that the user experience of the tool is positive. The developed tool is expected to establish the abstract framework and provide insights into the future of VR design tools with implications on design education

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Section: Background and Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dreamscape Bricks VR: An Experimental Virtual Reality Tool for Architectural Design

Doma¹,

Şener²

2022

IxD&A

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“…However, the technical specifications of the mobile IVR devices used in the study were insufficient (device‐specific) compared to current IVR systems. In another study, Raikwar et al [41] similarly used the voxel modeling technique for basic design in IVR. This study was developmental, not experimental.…”

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“…In building design, studies related to HCI have been carried out through design review [49] and 3D modeling [41,28]. Compared to design review, 3D modeling in IVR involves complex and changeable processes.…”

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confidence: 99%

Using handheld user interface and direct manipulation for architectural modeling in immersive virtual reality: An exploratory study

Tastan

Tuker

Tong

2021

Comp Applic In Engineering

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This study comparatively investigates the affordances and constraints of two modeling methods for three‐dimensional modeling in immersive virtual reality (IVR): handheld user interface (HUI) and direct manipulation modeling (DM). The experimental study was conducted with 20 graduate students and two domain experts. Data were collected with screen capture videos of the modeling screen and video recordings of the users' gestures during the modeling session. To triangulate the findings for better reliability, an open‐ended questionnaire was administered just after the modeling session to collect written data about the modeling experience and the investigated modeling methods. Collected data were analyzed by qualitative coding methods. Analyses focused on affordances and constraints of modeling techniques, user preferences about virtual environments, effects of instant scale feature during modeling, locomotion techniques in IVR, ergonomics of the hardware related to modeling tasks, and usability of modeling interfaces in IVR. The results showed that DM modeling could be supported by (i) numeric input via a novel type of keyboard, (ii) a convenient HUI's menu interface with menu hierarchy wherever needed, and (iii) better locomotion techniques. This study generated suggestions for ensuring that efficient modeling applications for design studios, computer aided design courses, and professional practices in IVR can be implemented by investigating affordances and constraints.

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“…VR technology and its different variations [49] have very high potential for implementation in various areas, including social [50], cultural [51][52][53], economic [54], medical [55][56][57][58] and military [59][60][61]. However, one common area that links all of the above is education.…”

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VR Education Support System—A Case Study of Digital Circuits Design

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Areas of experience allow for the acquisition and consolidation of both existing knowledge and skills. These are significant factors in the training of staff members for companies in the Industry 4.0 area. One of the currently available modern tools used in the teaching process is virtual reality (VR) technology. This technology, due to its high level of immersion and involvement of the different senses, and the need to focus on the performed activities, allows one to develop skills in solving various tasks and problems. The extended VR environment enables the creation of diverse teaching scenarios adapted to the needs of industry. This paper presents the possibility of building training scenarios in the field of digital techniques. The software solution, developed and presented by the authors, uses elements of computer game mechanics and is designed to familiarize students with the idea of digital circuits, their construction, logical implementation and application. This paper also presents a comparison of the features of different forms of education used in teaching digital techniques, as well as a comparison of these forms, from the point of view of the student and his/her perceptions.

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CubeVR: Digital Affordances for Architecture Undergraduate Education using Virtual Reality

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

Dreamscape Bricks VR: An Experimental Virtual Reality Tool for Architectural Design

Dreamscape Bricks VR: An Experimental Virtual Reality Tool for Architectural Design

Using handheld user interface and direct manipulation for architectural modeling in immersive virtual reality: An exploratory study

VR Education Support System—A Case Study of Digital Circuits Design

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