BRINGING SHADOWS TO LIFE

Here is an excellent example of how you can use interactive architecture and augmented reality to really give “feeling” to occupant interactions. As different “spaces” made with hand gestures result in different sounds, lighting and motion effects — users get a unique sense of how their gestures can interact with space. You can see how mere “shadows” take on a physical presence with weight, gravity and material bounce qualities. Plus, it looks like it would be fun to use.

MOLDING LIGHT AND SOUND ON THE FLY

This augmented reality design actually uses both analog and digital projectors by aligning and overlapping their projections. By creating a fusion between the two, user hand gestures actually become Read more

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Architecture is getting better at connecting — linking you to more environments, information and people all over the world. Augmented reality is a big reason why.

You see, technologies that cater to augmented reality will act as ‘portals’ that link you to information, communities and destinations in real-time. Such advances are changing the way you experience architecture, both aesthetically and functionally.

Now, here’s what I’ve been thinking…

Augmented reality is likely to have a major impact on buildings as Read more