TITLE:
BIM Improved with RV and AR Technologies
AUTHORS:
Alcínia Zita Sampaio, Raquel S. Sarmento, Augusto M. Gomes
KEYWORDS:
BIM, Multi-Disciplines Modeling, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Integration BIM/VR/AR, Collaboration
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Software Engineering and Applications,
Vol.17 No.6,
June
24,
2024
ABSTRACT: The study addresses the integration of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies in the context of the development of a multidisciplinary project, involving architecture, structures, water network and electrical system components. In order to cover in detail the various design features, the case study was limited to a specific area of a house, the sanitary rooms, as it presents sufficient complexity in modeling and the application of VR and AR software. The VR/AR functionalities applied over the BIM model increase the potential of BIM in the construction sector, contributing to the achievement of a high level of collaboration and control of the project based on an immersive and interactive environment. The elaboration of the different phases of a BIM design requires the transfer of models between BIM and VR/AR systems, allowing us to analyze the main advantages that BIM/VR/AR integration can introduce in the construction industry. The study contributes positively to achieving new knowledge in BIM, being disseminated in an academic research work and illustrated in a practical context.