METAVERSE IN DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION ECOLOGY: A SHIFT IN SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING PARADIGM

Abstract

Currently, knowledge of possibilities and techniques for incorporating Immersive Technologies (ImTs) into building process workflows is fragmented and limited, given the novelty of ImTs connected to Digital Twin (DT), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) in the setting of the metaverse and its swift and ongoing advancement in Building Information Modelling (BIM). As an outcome, the objective of this research is to investigate the patterns and advancements in immersive technology-driven BIM applications research, offering a useful resource for comprehending the state of the art and inspiring more investigation. The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is difficult to digitise because of major obstacles to technology adoption. The study intends to advance the AEC sector's awareness of digital technologies in order to encourage technology adoption.