Towards user centred design (UCD) in architecture based on immersive virtual environments

This paper describes a generic concept of how to combine the experience of user centred design (UCD) in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) with the traditional approach of participatory design (PD) in an architectural design process. Even if some basic requirements of this generic method...

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Published inComputers in industry Vol. 61; no. 4; pp. 372 - 379
Main Authors Bullinger, Hans-Jörg, Bauer, Wilhelm, Wenzel, Günter, Blach, Roland
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Kidlington Elsevier B.V 01.05.2010
Elsevier
Elsevier Sequoia S.A
Subjects
Applied sciences
Architectural design
Architecture
Buildings. Public works
Computer science; control theory; systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Construction
Construction industry
End users
Exact sciences and technology
Human
Industrial engineering
Positioning
Prototypes
Software
Strength of materials (elasticity, plasticity, buckling, etc.)
Structural analysis. Stresses
Studies
Systems design
User centred design
User interface
Virtual environments
Virtual reality
Virtual environments
User centred design
Architectural design
Design process
Man machine system
User interface
Process planning
Virtual reality
Community participation
Planning
Architectural planning
User behavior
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Summary:This paper describes a generic concept of how to combine the experience of user centred design (UCD) in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) with the traditional approach of participatory design (PD) in an architectural design process. Even if some basic requirements of this generic method are not available yet, this paper will also describe an approach, which enables planners even now to involve end users by using virtual environments (VE) as immersive and spatial prototype. It will be described and illustrated by the way of example using the building project Centre of Virtual Engineering of the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) in Stuttgart. It demonstrates that the transfer of the UCD approach to architectural planning combined with the provision of an adequate prototype can make a significant contribution towards an increase in quality and performance in building and construction projects.
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ISSN:0166-3615
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DOI:10.1016/j.compind.2009.12.003