Virtual reality Model
What is it?
A virtual reality model enables the viewer to see the physical
form of a structure by transforming data into a visual three-dimensional
representation.
Virtual models can be applied to a variety of disciplines
including engineering, public art and urban simulation projects.
A virtual model of an urban development project enables
viewers to ‘walk through’ and visualise future
urban environments.
Users can navigate along roads, around sites, building exteriors
and facilities. It also allows viewers to examine proposed
built forms from various vantage points and to assess the
impact of future developments.
A virtual model also enables analysis of shadows, traffic
movements and impacts. The impact of proposals on the surrounding
environment during varying time and day conditions can be
previewed and various design options tested.
In particular, property developers and planners can use
this digital technology to help their audiences better visualise
development proposals.
For more information on virtual reality and the incorporation
of your proposal into the Doncaster Hill Virtual Reality Model
please contact the Urban Futures Laboratory on 03 9925 2017
or visit www.iii.rmit.edu.au/ufl/
Virtual Doncaster Hill
Virtual Reality modelling has been used extensively in the
development of the Doncaster Hill strategy.
The model as a tool, helped planners determine the most
appropriate building heights and building envelopes for the
precinct. It also allowed planners to assess the suitability
of locations for open space areas, pedestrian links and plazas.
This virtual reality technology has also enabled the ‘insertion’
of future planning projects into the model, allowing better
assessment of the suitability of a proposal and its impact
on the precinct.
The virtual reality model (VRM) of Doncaster Hill was generated
from direct data to ensure accuracy and scale. Short clips
of the Doncaster Hill Virtual Reality Model may be viewed
via the links below.
The following movie clips can be viewed in QuickTime Viewer.
Click to download
QuickTime.
Alternatively, the same clips can be viewed in Windows Media
Player. Click to download
Media Player.
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