Cumincad : CUMINCAD Papers : Paper 8f4f:Rapid Prototyping of Architectural Models

authors	Gibson, I., Kvan, Th. and Ling, W.M.
year	2002
title	Rapid Prototyping of Architectural Models
source	Journal of Rapid Prototyping, 8:2, pp. 91-99
summary	The goal of our study was to identify how designers use and communicate early design ideas by using immersive three-dimensional VEs. We set-up a series of experiments including navigation- and perception-tasks; designing in immersive VE; transcription of design; remote communication between design partners and controlled observations. We explored initial intentions of 3D-immersive design schemes; textual descriptions and collaborations within immersive VE. This article describes the outcome of creation; interpretation and communication of architectural design; by using a three-dimensional (3D) maze together with text-based communication in a series of collaborative design experiments. We conducted the first successful attempt of a Joint Design Studio; which uses immersive VE as tool of design and communication between remote partners. We discuss frameworks and factors influencing how architectural students communicate their proposals in an immersive Virtual Environment Design Studio (VeDS); and how this new approach of design studio enables new forms of design expressions.
keywords	Rapid Prototyping; Architectural Design
series	journal paper
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