Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Kwak, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

in the VR environment. This work-in-progress paper will analyze the use of digital tools in the architectural design process andevaluate the validity of the tools as pedagogical content in an architectural design course.IntroductionThe rise of remote learning and working during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that varioustypes of immersive software can be adapted to the architectural field. [1] The platforms thatfoster virtual collaboration are defined below. • Virtual Reality (VR): This technology refers to a digitally generated simulation of a 3D environment that can provide the user with an immersive experience with special electronic equipment as shown in Figure 1.1. Typically, the VR headset covers the user’s