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Presentational Advances in User-Based Design Processes in Architecture and Civil Engineering: Virtual Reality Dimension

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New Technologies, Development and Application III (NT 2020)

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Virtual Reality has been acquired in certain fields where the interaction is important such as the Architectural-Engineering-Construction field. This paper aimed to investigate the impact of using Virtual reality in Designing Process on improving the communication between Designers and Users. Using Qualitative research methodology, the findings agree that the major disadvantage is difficult software workflow for specific industries. It has been concluded that the increased interest in VR and immersive environments is allowing better understanding and identification of problems and is offering more accurate visualization and better project communication.

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    Amer Alić, Adnan Novalić & Ahmed El Sayed

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Alić, A., Novalić, A., Popovac, M., El Sayed, A. (2020). Presentational Advances in User-Based Design Processes in Architecture and Civil Engineering: Virtual Reality Dimension. In: Karabegović, I. (eds) New Technologies, Development and Application III. NT 2020. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 128. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46817-0_95

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