[seemaze]

Are there any productive tools or workflows you employ for modeling directly in VR? Or is it more useful for review and evaluation of models developed on traditional workstations?

I'm AEC adjacent and am trying to talk myself into picking up a pair strictly for personal architectural projects..

[jondiggsit]

We really only use it for architectural intent. There is a dream that is BIM on residential projects, but unless the project has an extreme level of technical constrains, it's often cost prohibitive to model EVERYTHING. I'm really hoping that AI assisted design tools will bridge the gap. Imagine uploading architectural and structural drawings and AI correctly modeling HVAC duct size, mechanical room requirements for pumps, boilers, etc., modeling electrical chases, vent pipes, exhaust ducts, ERVs, etc., in a local code compliant manner. I know it's coming and I can't freaking wait.

We have on occasion used our Matterport 3 lidar scanner to model existing structural conditions to help us figure out a problem.

Re Matterport 3 - we use it as a communication tool for remote work sessions with engineers, architects, clients, etc. Saves everyone a trip to the site. Helps us document progress, preserve historical details, uncover discrepancies between field and plan, etc.

[jmtulloss]

I am working on this at bear.build. It's early, but I would love to get your feedback if you have some time. [e-mail]

[jondiggsit]

We tried using this software - https://www.prevu3d.com/digital-twin-use-cases/design-engine...

It looks cool, but it wasn't applicable for our day-to-day.