A Systematic Review of user interaction with virtual reality environment and the relationship of it with architecture

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hossein Safari 1
Amirmohammad Babazadeh 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
2 Architectural Department, Rasht branch, Ph.D. student, Islamic Azad university, Rasht, Iran
10.22034/jcsc.2023.1971105.2612
Abstract
Virtual reality technology as a new technology allows users to experience a simulated environment that is similar to a real environment. These systems include different types of interaction with users; therefore, it is possible to identify the principles and solutions of producing an interactive virtual environment, especially in the field of architecture. The importance of creating interaction between the user and the simulated environment in this area is effective in the better understanding of the users of the environment and paying attention to the problem under study, as a result of which we can point to more accurate findings and more valid results. The process of conducting this research was started by defining the general scope of this research which is "user interaction in virtual reality environment" and by examining related keywords, articles were collected in line with this topic and after the final selection, 39 articles were reviewed. Finally, it can be said that virtual reality technology has various applications in various fields such as construction industry, medicine, education, maintenance and other fields. Regarding the connection of this technology with design and architecture as the main concern of this research, this technology increases cooperation and interaction between the members of the design groups and the audience through the capabilities of the simulated virtual environment, and this connection is based on the knowledge of 4 components: 1- users, 2- devices, 3- user activity and 4- evaluation method, as effective factors in creating an effective interactive environment in virtual reality technology.
Keywords
Virtual reality
user interaction
virtual reality equipment
architecture
 
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