The Influence of Virtual Reality in the Built Environment Education: Evidence from Quantity Surveying Courses

9 pages•Published: May 26, 2024

Abstract

The integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in higher education has revolutionized learning experiences, yet its application in quantity surveying remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by evaluating VR's effectiveness against traditional teaching methods in a university-level quantity surveying program. Conducted with final-year students in the 2022-2023 academic year, it comprises two experiments. Initially, students assess 2D architectural plans, followed by immersion in VR to explore the same structures. The first experiment gathers qualitative data through interviews, while the second collects quantitative data via questionnaires. Results indicate that VR notably enhances student motivation, comprehension of structural elements, and spatial navigation in virtual models, particularly in measurement and construction technology areas of the curriculum. However, the study also reveals diverse comfort levels and challenges in VR navigation, suggesting the need for tailored VR integration strategies in different subject areas. This research fills a critical gap in understanding VR's impact in quantity surveying education, highlighting its potential to enrich learning outcomes across various disciplines within the built environment sector.

Keyphrases: augmented reality, construction education, digital classroom, digital education, interactive teaching, virtual reality

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 5, pages 468-476.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/MCNx
	https://doi.org/10.29007/2vxt

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2024:Influence_Virtual_Reality_Built,
  author    = {Onur Dursun and Mohammed Qabshoqa},
  title     = {The Influence of Virtual Reality in the Built Environment Education: Evidence from Quantity Surveying Courses},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {5},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/MCNx},
  doi       = {10.29007/2vxt},
  pages     = {468-476},
  year      = {2024}}

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