Virtual Reality (VR) for the AEC Industry

This course will provide an extended awareness and understanding of Virtual Reality (VR). It provides an overview of the popular software technologies available within the AEC industry compatible with Autodesk Revit including Enscape and Twinmotion along with the hardware used to enable it e.g. Oculus Rift & HTC Vive. Those undertaking this course will work through the process and functionality of each software from initial model creation and preparation through to additional settings and controls within the VR environment. Following completion of the course, users will have a good understanding of each technology (software and hardware), allowing them to make a better, and well-informed decision as to which is more suitable for their type of business and a foundation with which to move forward.

Course content for Virtual Reality (VR) for the AEC Industry

• Create concept form via Revit massing
• Add walls, floors and roof
• Add windows, doors and furniture
• Review options for enhancing the VR experience
• Enscape - Model migration
• Enscape - Settings
• Enscape - Navigation techniques
• Enscape - Time of day / light studies
• Enscape - Real-time updates
• Enscape - Export video and images
• Enscape - Export 360 view
• Enscape - Free Viewer
• Unreal Twinmotion - Model migration
• Unreal Twinmotion - View creation
• Unreal Twinmotion - Navigation techniques
• Unreal Twinmotion - Time of day / light studies
• Unreal Twinmotion - Free Viewer
• Unity Reflect - Overview