Augmented Realities

As a complement to the regular coursework, week-long excursions are offered once each semester by an ad hoc group of instructors. By studying carefully circumscribed issues, the students discipline specific knowledge is expanded. At the same time, their understanding of the connections between the areas of knowledge and human life, which contribute to the production and effect of architecture is deepened.

Description:

We are witnessing a surge in developments in the field of augmented and virtual reality. While architecture remains a physical discipline, virtual realities allow us to explore and experience design proposals and help us to control advanced digital fabrication processes on site. Technologies have become much more accessible. After a first trip to the virtual lands during spring semester, we return for another journey. During the Seminar Week, we will learn how to create virtual environments using Unity. Animation, “materiality”, sound and interaction will further enhance the immersive quality of your virtual worlds. Experts will introduce you to the magic of the virtual, a world right in front of you. The seminar week will also bring you in contact with research on the applications of augmented reality in construction.