Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Technology to Teach Construction, Materials, and Methods In Landscape Architecture
Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Technology to Teach Construction, Materials, and Methods In Landscape Architecture
Launch: https://go.ncsu.edu/lar457-vr
Explore landscape architecture construction materials, methods, and implementation practices through an interactive and simulated environment. Launch the link to view the desktop version or use a virtual reality device (available soon). The user can select a particular construction element to view real-life construction videos, 2D construction drawings, and construction phases through 3D representations. Be sure and notice the stormwater drainage animation located at the center of the courtyard with realistic sounds of rain and thunder. Videos and 2D construction drawings combined with the VR environment will allow users to get a realistic experience without physically being at a specific site.
Discipline: Landscape Architecture
This application, viewable via a web browser (using WebGL) or in an Oculus VR headset (to be shared at a later date), places the user in an environment where they are able to learn about several landscape architecture construction principles and materials. Users are able to visit several stations that detail things like the construction of a staircase, building a rain garden that also acts as a natural drainage and filtration system, and tree planters using silva cell technology. The user is also able to activate a rainstorm so the flow of water through the space can be demonstrated.
Construction plan drawings, information, and videos are provided alongside the construction steps for each of the construction features to give users a behind-the-scenes look into how the features were built.
Additional information is available in the User Guide.
Authors: Postdoctoral Research Scholar Muntazar Monsur, Teaching Assistant Professor Carla Delcambre, Project Lead Jakia Salam, Multimedia Lead Ben Huckaby, Video Production Lead Arthur Earnest, Project Manager Laurie Gyalog, Technology Support Technician Michael Castro, Developer Stephen Waddell and Environment and User-Interface Artist Matthew Castro.
Author Emails: Muntazar Monsur mmonsur@ncsu.edu (primary contact), Carla Delcambre carla_delcambre@ncsu.edu