Describe the Metaverse
Meta recently coined the word "metaverse" (the new
corporate brand that includes Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp). A
virtual environment that may be experienced in the same way as the real world
is represented by the Metaverse, a 3D version of the internet.
The biggest voices in the room claim that almost all human activities
will be redefined by the metaverse. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta (formerly
known as Facebook), has bet the whole future of his business on this new
environment. As investors from Silicon Valley pour money into what is being
referred to as Web 3.0—a decentralised, user-driven version of the
Internet—millions of dollars are changing hands every day as the newest
cryptocurrency initiatives boom and collapse.
Architects, designers, and engineers are also becoming more
conscious of their role in directing the development of this virtual
environment today.
With the use of the new and developing technology known as metaverse,
you will be able to meet with a customer inside a planned or existing structure
and make changes to the design in real time. Alternatively, businesses may host
virtual workspaces where designers from across the world could collaborate
using lifelike avatars. It will also be feasible to create a true digital twin,
a virtual model that faithfully replicates a real building and is updated in
real-time.
Advantages of Metaverse for the AEC Industry
Here are a few instances of how the metaverse's VR and AR
have fundamentally altered the workflows in our sector:
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Unparalleled Cooperation
Fewer meetings, less business travel, and quicker approvals
are all benefits of using virtual reality to enable collaboration between AEC
teams and clients from anywhere in the world.
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Development of Designs and Prototyping
When you can hold a new product in your hands without having to invest the time, resources, or money to construct a real replica, working through the design process of a new building or bridge becomes much simpler. Volkswagen entirely used virtual prototypes to design the Nivus, a subcompact SUV for the Latin American market. The company's designers were able to work safely, prototype more quickly, finish the design in under a year, and significantly reduce expenses without compromising quality during the epidemic.
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For Everyone, Better Visualization
With Metaverse, you can test every alternative in a
realistic setting to make sure you'll come up with the best version together.
This enables co-creation and faster design cycles, whether you're using
augmented reality to examine site facades or fine-tuning materials for clients.
Without the need for expensive rework, delays, or change
orders, all the stakeholders can see and agree on how the project will
ultimately appear and ensure that the end result reflects their vision.
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Bigger Better BIM
Traditional CAD techniques have been updated through the use
of building information modelling (BIM). VR goes one step further with powerful
digital
twins that accurately copy tangible assets and can include a staggering
amount of information.
The engineering and construction sectors may be particularly
active in this region of the VR world. The next natural step in the growth of
CAD/plans is the development of digital twins, which enable the creation of
more comprehensive images of existing structures like bridges, buildings, and
even cityscapes. Leading companies in the creation of digital twin applications
include Cupix, Bentley Systems, and Unity Software. Together with Hyundai,
Unity developed a digital twin of a significant car plant.
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Marketing
A presentation using virtual reality is much more effective
than one using PowerPoint. A completely immersive virtual presentation draws
spectators into the work from beginning to end. In a presentation, using
virtual reality is a proven technique to hold the audience's interest.
