Exploring the Economic Viability of Virtual Reality in Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Education

被引:3
作者
Farouk, Abdelrahman M. [1 ]
Naganathan, Hariharan [2 ]
Rahman, Rahimi A. [1 ]
Kim, Jonghoon [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah, Fac Civil Engn Technol, Kuantan 26300, Malaysia
[2] Wentworth Inst Technol, Sch Management, Construct Management, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[3] Univ North Florida, Coll Comp Engn & Construct, Construct Management, Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA
关键词
virtual reality; architectural; engineering; and construction; case studies; cost analysis; AEC education; AUGMENTED REALITY;
D O I
10.3390/buildings14092655
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
The role of technology in education is becoming increasingly important, and the introduction of advanced technology and AI is transforming the way we learn. Virtual reality (VR) is an effective technology that enhances student engagement and improves learning outcomes. However, the cost of implementing VR is a significant concern for educational institutions, making integrating VR technology into education challenging. To address this challenge, this study aims to explore the costs associated with integrating VR into architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) education. The study had three objectives: to identify relevant case studies that utilized VR in AEC education, to perform keyword analysis, and to conduct a cost analysis of the selected case studies. The thematic analysis identified VR applications in various categories, including VR platforms, construction safety training, design review simulators, civil engineering labs, building information modeling (BIM) integration, architectural design, and surveying engineering. The results revealed that the cost of VR varies based on the application, indicating that it is possible to implement VR in education even on a limited budget. This research provides valuable insights and recommendations for researchers and practitioners who want to adopt VR technology in AEC education effectively.
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