Augmented Reality for Architecture:
Simplifying Architecture Visualization for Architects and Clients with the ARchitect AR App
Exploring the potential of Augmented Reality with a mobile app built with Unity, Sketchup & Vuforia to help architects explain their designs with immersive 3D visualisation
Overview
Creating a real-time, accessible and flexible AR solution for architecture visualisation
ARchitect AR App revolutionises architecture visualisation, solving issues in technical drawing interpretation and design communication. Using Augmented Reality, it offers real-time, accessible, and flexible solutions, reducing the need for costly models and intricate drawings. Enhancing spatial understanding, it facilitates interactive changes, transforming 2D drawings into immersive AR experiences and revolutionising communication in the architecture industry.
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8 out of 10 clients said they had difficulty reading technical drawings & visualising designs
Addressing a prevalent client-side challenge, where 8 out of 10 individuals expressed difficulty interpreting technical drawings and visualising designs, ARchitect AR App steps in as a transformative solution. By leveraging Augmented Reality, our app ensures a seamless and intuitive experience, eliminating the hurdles associated with traditional modes of comprehension. Clients can now effortlessly engage with architectural designs in a more accessible and visually compelling manner, marking a significant departure from the complexities of interpreting technical drawings.
Architect's Problems
7 out of 10 architects said they often had difficulty explaining their design solutions to clients
Confronting a common hurdle for architects, with 7 out of 10 professionals struggling to articulate design solutions to clients, ARchitect AR App emerges as a strategic remedy. Augmented Reality becomes the communicative bridge, enabling architects to present their design solutions in an immersive and interactive format. By seamlessly translating complex concepts into visual experiences, the app empowers architects to overcome the challenges of conveying intricate designs to clients. This innovative approach not only streamlines communication but also enhances the architects' ability to effectively convey the essence and vision behind their creations.
Cost Effective
AR Experience removes the need for expensive 3D physical models and complex 2D Drawings
Revolutionising cost dynamics, the ARchitect AR App introduces a cost-effective paradigm by eliminating the necessity for expensive 3D physical models and intricate 2D drawings. This augmented reality experience provides a streamlined alternative, significantly reducing the financial burden associated with traditional architectural visualisation methods. Architects can now achieve unparalleled efficiency in conveying designs while saving on resources, making the ARchitect AR App a financially astute solution for the architecture industry.
Communication
Enhanced spatial understanding resolves miscommunication and ineffective re-work
With a focus on resolving communication challenges, the ARchitect AR App enhances spatial understanding, mitigating miscommunication and the need for ineffective rework. By immersing clients and architects in a shared visual experience, the app fosters a more precise and accurate comprehension of design concepts. This not only streamlines communication but also reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings, ensuring a smoother and more efficient collaboration between clients and architects throughout the project lifecycle.
Interactive
Immersive AR allows clients to interact & make real time changes reducing multiple iterations
The ARchitect AR App introduces an interactive dimension, enabling clients to actively engage and make real-time changes within an immersive Augmented Reality environment. This transformative feature significantly diminishes the need for multiple design iterations, as clients can dynamically participate in the evolution of their projects. By fostering a collaborative and responsive experience, the app ensures that adjustments are made seamlessly, resulting in a more efficient and client-centric design process.
Accessible Anywhere
Architects can quickly turn their existing 2D drawings to immersive AR experiences
Streamlining integration, the ARchitect AR App enables architects to swiftly transform their existing 2D drawings into immersive AR experiences using trigger images. This innovative feature enhances the adaptability of the app, allowing architects to seamlessly integrate augmented reality into their current design workflows. By leveraging trigger images, the transition to AR becomes a seamless and efficient process, providing architects with a powerful tool to enhance their presentations and communication with clients.
Immersive Scale
Clients can tap and zoom to walk around within their new home with true dimensions
Unveiling an immersive scale, the ARchitect AR App grants clients the ability to tap and zoom, virtually walking around within their new home with true dimensions. This transformative feature not only provides a realistic sense of scale but also offers clients an unprecedented level of engagement with their architectural projects. By allowing clients to explore and interact with the design in detail, the app enhances the user experience, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of the proposed architectural spaces.
Business Rationale
Created a lean canvas model for the PoC to develop a strong business rationale
In crafting a robust business rationale, we strategically developed a lean canvas model for the Proof of Concept (PoC). This approach ensured a focused and efficient exploration of the app's viability, addressing key elements such as value proposition, customer segments, and revenue streams. By leveraging the lean canvas model, we established a clear and concise framework, guiding the development of a strong business rationale for the ARchitect AR App. This methodology facilitated a streamlined and purposeful decision-making process, aligning the project with strategic business goals from its inception.
AR Development
Unity 3D with Vuforia and Sketchup models of the project enabled quick development
The technical workflow of the ARchitect AR App leveraged Unity 3D in conjunction with Vuforia and Sketchup models, enabling rapid and efficient development. This synergistic combination of technologies facilitated a seamless integration of augmented reality features, ensuring a dynamic and visually immersive experience for users. By utilising Unity 3D for development, Vuforia for augmented reality capabilities, and Sketchup models for project visualisation, the technical workflow streamlined the app creation process, emphasising speed and effectiveness in bringing the ARchitect AR App to fruition.
GitHub RepositoryChallenges & Lessons
Augmented Reality is a game changer in the architecture industry to resolve communication issues & enhance user experience
The challenges encountered in the ARchitect AR App project underscored the transformative impact of Augmented Reality in the architecture industry. Augmented Reality emerged as a game changer, specifically addressing communication hurdles and significantly enhancing the overall user experience. This realisation served as a valuable lesson, highlighting the profound potential of innovative technologies to revolutionise traditional practices and elevate the effectiveness of communication within the architecture domain. The project not only addressed challenges but also laid the foundation for a new era of immersive and user-centric experiences in architectural visualisation.
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