When VR transforms architecture
Thanks to virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive, architects can now use VR to access more efficient ways of working and creating. This technology makes it possible in particular to dive in total immersion within a building, to move around, to visualize its design and its dimensions with more precision than a 2D or 3D plan.
Discover all the possibilities offered by the VR architecture.
VR architecture: what are the possibilities offered by virtual reality Virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive are transforming the way architects realize their designs and communicate with their clients. These devices allow the wearer to visualize the environment in three dimensions with a realistic scale, depth and notion of space. So while most customers cannot visualize the dimensions or spatial relationships of a building on a 2D or 3D model, VR allows them to immediately understand what the project will look like when completed and move around it as if they were already there!
From evaluating design possibilities to customer presentation, error correction and construction planning, virtual reality can play a role at all stages of architecture. Even during the conceptual stage, VR makes it possible to effectively explore the relationships between spaces: the impact of light during different times of the day, the view from the upper floor ... this is the only technology allowing to really visualize a building from the inside.
VR architecture: from BIM to VR Most models created using CAD (computer-aided design) or BIM (building information modeling) software present extremely detailed geometric information that is not needed in VR. Likewise, interactive VR software requires high performance. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize the models when a BIM model is transposed to a VR environment.
Using a VR agency is an essential step in performing tasks such as geometric simplification, adding light or filling in the gaps. Once the model is brought to the VR, things like materials, lighting or furniture are added to make the experience more real. At Earthlings, we take the time with you to study the smallest details of your project, such as the decorative elements and the textures of the materials so that you can already imagine yourself!
Programming can make the experience more interactive, allowing customers to experiment with different design, material or lighting options. Thus, architects can alternate between different design schemes without leaving virtual reality. For example, the user can switch between different pieces of furniture or make the walls transparent to visualize the interior. Creating interactive and realistic VR experiences requires know-how, and this is the reason why architectural firms generally call on external service providers specializing in these trades such as Earthlings.
VR architecture: spatial realism is more important than visual realism To transform architecture, we put spatial realism at the heart of our work to make it as close as possible to reality. For VR to be truly relevant in the computer-aided architecture industry, it must be instantaneous.
Specialized software helps optimize geometry, materials and lighting for VR. Such an approach can really revolutionize the way buildings are designed. At any point in the design process, architects can put on a VR headset and feel like they're in the building.
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Source : realite-virtuelle.com