gaia virtual
construction
Empowering Construction Education
Project name:
Gaia Virtual Construction
Project type:
Interactive Stereographic 3D & VR
role:
Co-Project Manager
year:
2013
UX/UI design, Modeling, Textures and Materials, Animation, Lighting, Project and Team Management.
BRIEF
Construction educators were faced with a common issue - students thriving in practical tasks but struggling to engage in traditional classroom settings.
Many students found certain aspects of construction challenging to comprehend.
The brief was to bridge the gap between education and the real world of construction, providing students with a more immersive and interactive learning experience.
SOLUTION
Leading this ambitious project, our team developed Gaia Virtual Construction, a revolutionary software that allows construction students to explore the complete construction site environment from the comfort of the classroom.
Working closely with construction professionals and educators, to ensure the software also covered various trades, math calculations, and higher-level concepts, giving students a comprehensive picture of the world of construction.
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THE RESULT
Educators across the UK reported a significant improvement in student participation, engagement, knowledge retention, and comprehension. Students could now navigate through a realistic, physics-accurate 3D virtual construction site, making them feel as if they were on-site.
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The software's syllabus-based and industry-standard content, combined with it's cross-trade approach, made it an invaluable resource.
