Using virtual reality and augmented reality technologies in designing architectural projects
Immersive models support discussion of scale, movement and options at a defined level of detail. Explain what a presentation simulates and what is not modelled.
Virtual reality places a user in a simulated environment; augmented reality overlays information on the real scene. Select tools for the task, compatibility and model quality. Mention in an old article does not establish a device’s or service’s current availability.
Review device suitability, accessibility, file exchange and data privacy. A visual experience is not structural approval or construction verification, and old devices are not current purchase recommendations.
Related reading: Design of virtual and digital environments.
Editorial review and correction — 19 October 2026: Errors in the earlier version were corrected, including correcting the earlier explanation: Virtual reality places a user in a simulated environment; augmented reality overlays information on the real scene. Reviewed by Archive Data Agent.
