2024-12-22T00:06:07-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/149977465/virtual-reality-transforms-actual-construction-and-its-ability-to-execute-complexity Julia Ingalls 2016-11-08T13:09:00-05:00 >2017-07-18T21:16:04-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/31uzvfzlry6i6898.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Speed, accuracy, and complexity don't have to be mutually exclusive in construction. At least, that's the theory behind augmented reality technologies that offer 3D glimpses of real-time construction sites, animated plans and even wall finishes (imagine holding up your phone In your abode and viewing a realistic display of what a new paint job could look like). As this article from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/2016/oct/28/augmented-reality-leading-construction-creative-reinvention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> explains, developments in technology promise a great deal, but the actual execution is still coming along:</p><p>"There are signs that, beyond bringing flat blueprints and designs to life in front of clients, reducing on-site problems and easing investor worries, AR could provide an end-to-end service. Software is being developed that enables companies to show clients what the inside of a build will look like when furnished a certain way or the finishing touches have been applied to the outside. Of course, virtual reality allows this to be done before a project has been completed and sometimes in mo...</p>