Virtual Reality

ARVision

When deciding to build a residential house in, for example a street of houses or on a vacant lot, a contractor is usually called in to help. Together with the contractor, and possibly an architect, blueprints are drawn up and the possibilities for building a house are discussed. Building a house is a big investment. To remove uncertainties and improve communication between different stakeholders, it could be an outcome to provide more insight into the in- and exterior of the house. Especially the scaling of the house and the complete layout (including the garden, driveway, etc.) are important aspects. During the design process it can be quite difficult for the customers to interpret exactly how the adjustments on the blueprints will turn out in real life. The perception in regard to sizing can be a tricky issue. Even during the different phases of the building process the outcome of the whole project can suddenly seem to become very different from how it was originally thought out by the customers.

The use of high-end AR/VR tools is especially accessible for bigger building ontractors and architecture companies who have an adequate budget. Certain software and AR/VR tools can be too expensive to use for the same kind of smaller companies. This can put smaller companies at an even bigger disadvantage than before, making it harder to compete with bigger comapnies. The market is becoming more and more saturated with more affordable tools as well. Therefore, it is possible for smaller companies to incorporate AR or VR, however many don’t know how or where to start.