ZHVR group has authored a white paper on the Sphereing framework for real-time collaboration and co-presence in VR. Now available for download from the ZHVR website, this paper stems out of ZHVR’s contribution to PrismArch, presenting Sphereing as a novel…
Our new logo: a synthesis of elegant simplicity
A new logo is released for PrismArch project, reflecting its core functionality and aspiration: to create a VR-aided design environment for the AEC industry that will enhance the collaborative capabilities across its main disciplines, namely architecture, structural engineering and MEP.…
New report on parametric design space just released
Our new report, grounded in a review of the state-of-the-art in the pertinent areas, aims to map out the parametric space that artificially intelligent algorithms can explore, as well as mathematical formulas for measuring constraint satisfaction, efficiency, and diversity in…
A new definition of architectural projects and usage scenarios
Our latest report was developed and authored by three basic AEC disciplines, namely Architects (Zaha Hadid Virtual Reality Group), Structural Engineers (AKT II) and Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health Engineers (Sweco). The desired operation system and user experience design are analysed,…
First version of architectural design and integration protocol now released
A roadmap for the developments of PrismArch platform was just released through PrismArch’s latest report, including a draft of the envisioned system architecture, a technical overview of the platform’s different modules, a timeline and dependency map. This deliverable consists a…
PrismArch’s 3nd plenary meeting: new exciting outcomes
PrismArch conducted its 3nd plenary meeting which took place virtually, on 29 and 30 of June, 2021. It was a great opportunity for members of the consortium to exchange news and updates on their working progress: from the analysis of…
New results on PrismArch’s APIs Integration and architecture interconnection
We are pleased to announce that we have concluded with the first version of PrismArch’s APIs integration between BIM/CAE-Simulation software and the Unreal engine. The overall concept could be described as the first version of the integration between CAD/BIM/CAE software…
An AEC technology expert on our advisory board
Continuing with our networking for an advisory board of experts in Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), we are honoured to announce David Craig Weir-McCall, an expert AEC Business Development Manager, as PrismArch’s…
New report on cognitive issues in VR-aided design environments
Our new report is available, focusing on the cognitive issues in VR-aided design environments and usability guidelines. Based in our prior released study analysing collaborative VR environments by consulting with architects and engineers in exploratory interview sessions, the current report…
4rth Adept Advisor in the ranks of PrismArch
PrismArch project is glad to announce that Dimitrie Stefanescu is joining its ranks as an advisor. Dimitrie is the founder of Speckle, where they are building an open-source digital infrastructure for the AEC industry. Speckle data platform is fast, web-scale,…