Visual technologies for urban design competences in architecture education

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Abstract

The paper is concerned about the influence of visual technologies as an aid to acquire the required competences in the process of designing and representing urban spaces in Architecture studies. It is inferred that by using technology, an architecture student can perform their projects in a way that adjust the way of learning to their profile and to the current tendency of visualization. An analysis of the characteristics of the contemporary students' profile is made along with how traditional methods that can be supported with technology specifically with immerse virtual systems. It is demonstrated in this article how gamified strategies for the understanding of three-dimensional space improve spatial competences of students generating greater motivation in their use and it ease for understanding the space and making decisions. The data is obtained from the quantitative assessment, to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual systems on the design of urban environments. This lets us identify specific features in an objective way. The findings show that the use of Virtual Reality helps to increase the digital competences in complex representation and permit assessment and decision-making in the processes of urban design spaces. The relevance of this study is the redefinition of the studies of the design processes in Architecture studies in relation to the adaptation of teaching methodologies to the profile of today's students.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - TEEM 2019
Subtitle of host publication7th International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality
EditorsMiguel Angel Conde-Gonzalez, Francisco Jesus Rodriguez-Sedano, Camino Fernandez-Llamas, Francisco Jose Garcia-Penalvo
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages726-731
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781450371919
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 2019
Event7th International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality, TEEM 2019 - Leon, Spain
Duration: 16 Oct 201918 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality, TEEM 2019
Country/TerritorySpain
CityLeon
Period16/10/1918/10/19

Keywords

  • Architecture Education
  • Competences
  • Innovation
  • Urban design
  • User Experience
  • Virtual reality
  • Visual technologies

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