In the rapidly evolving landscape of residential design, a groundbreaking study led by Li Weihong from the School of Management at Xi’an University of Finance and Economics is set to redefine how we visualize and experience living spaces. By harnessing the power of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies, this research promises to enhance the visualization effect of residential design, making it more immersive and efficient.
The study, published in the journal *Sustainable Buildings* (translated from Chinese), combines BIM’s three-dimensional modeling capabilities with VR’s immersive experiences to create a comprehensive visualization scheme. Li Weihong explains, “The research first establishes a BIM three-dimensional model to reflect the building structure and cost data, and then applies genetic algorithms to optimize the design cost to ensure economy and efficiency.”
This innovative approach not only enhances the visualization effect but also significantly reduces the daily capital use in residential housing construction. The application of genetic algorithms has shown a remarkable impact on cost control, as evidenced by the experimental analysis. Li Weihong notes, “The application effect of the genetic algorithm is evaluated first. It has a significant effect on residential housing cost control and reduces the daily capital use of residential housing construction in the Building Information Modeling model building simulation.”
Moreover, the integration of VR technology allows users to experience residential design in an immersive way, feeling the spatial layout and environmental atmosphere through virtual roaming. This immersive experience is not just a technological marvel but also a practical tool for designers and clients to better understand and refine their vision.
The study also highlights the effectiveness of BIM in calculating the risk value of residential housing, adding another layer of reliability to the design process. The BIM+VR visualization collaborative experiment demonstrated a good visualization effect with minimal lag time, less than 0.06 seconds, and received high satisfaction evaluations from most groups.
The implications of this research are vast, particularly for the energy sector. As the demand for sustainable and efficient living spaces grows, the ability to visualize and optimize residential designs becomes crucial. This technology can help architects and builders create more energy-efficient homes, reducing the overall environmental impact and long-term costs for residents.
Li Weihong’s research is a testament to the potential of digital technology in shaping the future of residential design. As we move towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future, the integration of BIM and VR technologies is poised to become a standard practice, revolutionizing the way we design and experience our living spaces.
In the words of Li Weihong, “Building Information Modeling+Virtual Reality technology can realize the design visualization in residential design; Building Information Modeling+Virtual Reality technology shows a good application effect. It is of great value to the development of digital technology and engineering practice.”
This research not only paves the way for more efficient and cost-effective residential design but also sets a new benchmark for the integration of digital technologies in the construction industry. As we continue to explore the possibilities of BIM and VR, the future of residential design looks brighter and more immersive than ever before.