Supporting site-based processes using context-aware virtual prototyping

Aziz, ZUH

Abstract

Recent advances in the use of virtual building prototypes as a tool to support various site-based production processes coupled with
improvements in context-aware mobile computing offer significant potential of improving decision making during construction phase of a
building by providing relevant and timely access to design and process information. This paper investigates the scope and potential for
integrating intelligent context-aware interfaces with sophisticated virtual building prototypes, to provide highly relevant and context-specific
building information to concerned stakeholders throughout the building life cycle. Key enabling technologies and related literature are
reviewed. Architecture to integrate context awareness with virtual building prototype is presented to allow for integration of context at various
levels, and timely retrieval of building model data is presented. Conclusions are drawn about the possible future effect on the construction industry.

Citation

Aziz, Z. (2012). Supporting site-based processes using context-aware virtual prototyping. Journal of Architectural Engineering, 18(2), 79-83. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29AE.1943-5568.0000068

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 8, 2011
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2012
• Deposit Date: Jul 8, 2015
• Journal: Journal of Architectural Engineering
• Print ISSN: 1076-0431
• Electronic ISSN: 1943-5568
• Publisher: Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 18
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 79-83
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29AE.1943-5568.0000068
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000068
• Related Public URLs: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jaeied