Design with Virtual Reality

[Anonymous]

I have recently reached out to your staff and the suggested I post here.  As the development of Virtual reality continues improve, it feels increasingly cumbersome to design within REVIT using an archaic 2D screen with keyboard and mouse.  Are you currently working on or developing a VR interface that allows increased productivity and more robust design experience by allowing REVIT users to create within a 3D environment?

REVIT is an amazing advancement in software for building design and coordination in a 3D model.  Now imagine being able to walk out onto your blank site, your tools floating near you.  You have 360 degree view of your workspace, you can erect or move walls by just grabbing them or with voice command assist.  Imagine walking through a building putting in your HVAC equipment, electrical equipment, lighting, wall finishes, etc.  At that point, REVIT is realized - it becomes the tool that it deserves to be.

Now imagine design meetings not held in a conference room looking at a 2D window of a 3D model, but instead you are in the model walking around having real world interaction with the building in REVIT.  Making changes or doing coordination real time.  Architects can change wall finishes or move walls or change lighting while having the discussions with the clients to get immediate feedback and visualization of things as close to reality as possible in design.

Take it a step further, contractors can enter into the model during construction to have real conversations with the engineers around the constructability.  Work on solutions in real time, checking for conflicts.

Go even further, after the building is built the model can live on as a virtual aspect of the property.  Any changes, TI, new designs can all start from that model.  Can be used to give virtual tours of the building for potential clients, be used to explore TI options - change colors, update furniture, etc.

I see a whole new industry of REVIT ambassadors who operate within the virtual world to guide and walk people through your models.

A step into the close future - digital worlds are already being created and sold that are accessible by VR.  Your software could be a valuable tool for creating new and vibrant structures within those worlds.  You could be a leader in the application of VR design for the emerging digital world and the real world.

[cbcarch]

Since Revit does not currently have built-in VR tools,

Check out:

• Iris VR
• Lumion
• Enscape
• Revizto
• HoloLens

There are many ways to utilize the Revit model in these apps for VR with plug-ins, bi-directional linking, one-step VR tools, etc.

[Anonymous]

I work in manufacturing, I've been thinking on the same track recently. It would be amazing to be able to wear gloves and goggles and to build and design very quickly. I can imagine working on a plane and being able to zoom into the smallest part in the engine and make it as tall as a building. Being able to do this for CAM as well would be fantastic.

[FacebookGroupMember]

Would need a virtual hammer, saw and nails.

[helenstar093]

Revit’s Worksets feature is incredibly valuable when it comes to VDC, especially in collaborative environments. It allows multiple team members to work on different parts of a project simultaneously without interfering with each other's work. By dividing the model into worksets like architectural, structural, and MEP each discipline can independently make updates and modifications, which significantly streamlines the workflow. This integration can save time and reduce conflicts, especially when working on large-scale projects with multiple teams. What do you all think about using Worksets in your own VDC processes? Any tips or challenges you’ve come across?

[helenstar093]

This is such an exciting idea, and I think you’re spot on about the potential of VR in enhancing the design process! The vision of working directly within a 3D environment, rather than the traditional 2D screen setup, is something that could revolutionize how we design and collaborate in Revit. 

While I’m not aware of any VR interface currently in active development for Revit itself, the concept you’re describing, being able to interact with the model in real time, adjusting walls, finishes, or equipment with simple gestures or voice commands would push Revit into a whole new realm of productivity. Imagine being able to walk through your designs and see how everything comes together, making changes on the fly while getting immediate feedback. That’s a powerful way to bridge the gap between digital design and real-world interaction. 

The idea of design meetings being held in VR, where everyone can walk around the model, make live adjustments, and get client feedback in real-time, is brilliant. It would bring an entirely new level of collaboration and immersion to the design process. 

On top of that, the concept of contractors using the model during construction to check for conflicts and solve issues on the spot is exactly the kind of innovation that could make construction projects more efficient. And after the building is built, will you be able to use the VR model for ongoing renovations or virtual tours? It really transforms how the model is utilized long after construction. 

The future you’re imagining where Revit plays a central role in both real-world and digital-world applications sounds incredible, and I think it’s something the industry could benefit from. It’s exciting to think about how VR could change everything from client meetings to virtual tours to even project coordination. Let’s hope that tools like Revit start embracing this vision in the near future. 

[mhiserZFHXS]

Revit is a construction documentation software first and foremost. 2D is the most efficient and effective way to do this. You can already check how things come together in 3D, but doing any sort of continuous work in 3D is sloppy.

You can do all of the walk-around and VR things in other software already. Just export your model to Twinmotion (free with Revit now) or some other rendering software. Let those other softwares focus on those features. Autodesk has plenty of documentation issues to fix/implement in Revit.