Scope and Objectives

Virtual Reality (VR) is an exciting new technology that offers considerable benefits for all stages of Architecture, Engineering and Construction processes, from initial planning and conceptual design to facility management and operations. Augmented Reality (AR) is a natural evolution of the VR technology; it allows the user to see the real world, with virtual objects superimposed upon or composited with the real world. Therefore AR supplements reality, rather than completely replacing it. VR and AR can be applied as a vehicle for the whole life cycle design and operation of AEC projects. Sustainable research efforts throughout the world are pushing the frontier of knowledge in terms of utilizing and implementing VR and AR.

The mission of the conference is to bring together scientists, researchers, practitioners and industrialists in all areas of Architecture, Engineering and Construction and promote efficient exchange of ideas and develop mutual understanding of the needs and potential applications of VR and AR technologies. The objective of the conference is to report and disseminate ideas, progress, and products of innovative international research activities in this field and formulate strategies for future research directions.

Suggested topics include:

  • 3D Modeling and Visualization
  • 4D Modeling and Simulation
  • nD Modeling
  • Visual Simulation for Community Planning
  • 3D Reconstruction of Buildings, Urban Landscapes and Cities
  • Modeling the Physics of Buildings
  • Procedural Modeling and Representation of Natural Phenomena
  • 3D Geographic Information Systems
  • Collaborative Virtual and Augmented Environments
  • Autonomous Agents in Virtual and Augmented Environments
  • Multimodal Interaction
  • Sketch-based Interfaces
  • Mobile and Wearable Computing for Indoor and Outdoor Scenarios
  • Outline Design and Feasibility Studies
  • Product Development Design
  • Construction Planning and Scheduling
  • Visual Construction Assembly and Inspection
  • Visual Safety Management
  • Facility Management and Maintenance
  • Standards for AEC: IFC
  • Standards for the Internet: VRML and X3D
  • Ontologies for Modeling and Visualization
  • Other related areas