Virtual Reality’s Current & Future Impact on Design & Construction

• What is VR? Why is it relevant today? • What challenges do we face as an industry• How can VR be leveraged in Planning & Design? • How can VR be leveraged in Construction • Future for VR

Agenda

Introduction

Daniel Shirkey, DBIA, LEED APSr. Director of Technology & Operations Improvement

Richard E. King, AIA, LEED APAssociate | Senior Architect

Mark Claussen, PEProgram Manager

What is Virtual Reality (VR)Why is It Relevant Today?

Virtual Reality

What is Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Source: Fusionpeople.com 2016

Source: Tested, 2016

Source: /u/danielbln, 2016

Trends of Model Technology – Virtual Reality (VR)

Price? Price?$25,000+ $700

nVisor SX60 Oculus Rift CV1

VR in 2012 VR Today

$2,000,000,000

35 x Reduction

Going back 10 years most of what we shared was text, and then it was photos.

And now we're entering a world where that's video.

But pretty soon we're going to live in a world where everyone has the power to share and experience whole scenes as if you're right there in person

VR is the next platform, where anyone can create and experience anything they want.

– MARK ZUCKERBERGSource: http://www.itv.com/news/2016-02-22/mark-zuckerberg-virtual-reality-is-the-next-platform/

VR Products Today:

Oculus Rift

HTC Vive PlayStation VR

Microsoft VR

Google Cardboard

Google Daydream

Samsung Gear VR

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What are Our Current Industry Challenges?

• Visualizing Design (2D & 3D)• Issues associated with

understanding a space (scale, layout, functionality)

• Design expectations• Creating a “Wow” factor

• Ability to visualize a space and engage in the user experience

• We design and build largely in 3D, the current toolset is still very limited.

Current Challenges

• Technology is changing faster than our industry

• Understanding = Ownership• Disconnect between BIM &

Project Team ability to access

Current Challenges (pt 2)

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2007 2009 2012

BIM Usage By AEC Companies

BIM User

Source: McGraw-Hill Construction Report & DODGE Research and Analytics, 2013

How Can VR Be Leveraged in Design

Current Workflow

Improvements in Workflow

UnityUnreal

Traditional Workflow

Hours vs. Weeksof preparation

Static VR

Source: /u/Zhamul, 2015

VR for Design Decisions

How can VR be leveraged in Construction

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VR for Safety Training:

VR for Safety Training (Cont.)28

Source:

Site Logistics in VR

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More Images of Logistics Plan….

Constructability Mock-ups

38

Exterior Wall Systems 39

Wall System 40

Window Stud Assembly 41

Detailed Connections 42

VR for coordination and virtual site walks

• Eliminates the barrier between in-field experts and BIM• More immersive and impactful training• Enhanced impact for tools such as 4D & Mock-ups• Overall BIM quality improvement

VR For Construction – Value Proposition:

Virtual Reality’s Future Uses

VR In The Palm of Your Hands

VR Has Great Potential for Collaboration

Source: Oculus.com, 2016

VR For Collaboration

Source: Cnet.com, 10/2016

Creating a True Virtual Big Room

Journey of BIM & VR

Interactive VR (Design Review & Training)

Testing & Analysis(Clash Detection)

Detailed Planning 4D & 5DVisualization

Collaborative Design Review & Analysis

End User Visualization

VR Has Value TodayUse the “Wow” factor in the right way.

– Engagement & empowerment of end-usersEmpower Decision Makers with these toolsAllows for more immersive ways to explore design subjectively in real-timeDon’t lose sight of your contractual requirements.

– Ensure you are using the right information and workflows as you enhance your project with VR.

Manage Expectations*Look to the future*

Conclusions & Key Takeaways

Questions/Answers