Collaborative Learning in Building Sciences Enabled by Augmented Reality

Shahin Vassigh^1, , Winifred E Newman¹, Amir Behzadan², Yimin Zhu³, Shu-Ching Chen⁴ and Scott Graham⁴

¹Department of Architecture, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, US

²Department of Civil, Environmental University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, US

³Department of Construction Management, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, US

⁴School of Computing and Information Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, US

Cite this paper:
Shahin Vassigh, Winifred E Newman, Amir Behzadan, Yimin Zhu, Shu-Ching Chen and Scott Graham. Collaborative Learning in Building Sciences Enabled by Augmented Reality. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2014; 2(2):83-88. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-2-2-5

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive literature review, a novel pedagogical approach, and plans for developing and testing a collaborative learning environment built upon the capacity of new simulation technologies and augmented reality (AR) for improving sustainable and resilient building design. The project aims at integrating collaborative learning strategies with new simulation technologies and AR to provide a learning environment for interdisciplinary education of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC).

Keywords:
Augmented Reality collaborative learning sustainability of built environment

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