by Jon Brouchoud | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the most popular features in our most recent VR projects has been the Oculus Rift controller-free navigation UI system that uses the player’s focal point to trigger menu options.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Arch Virtual is looking for help in several areas. If you’re interested, please contact us at info (at) archvirtual (dot) com. SALES AND MARKETING / ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT We are looking for a dedicated sales and marketing professional to assist with Develop new...
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
The building site is vacant, and construction hasn’t started yet, but thanks to Panoptic Taris’ new virtual reality experiences you can step inside the new building as if it were already built.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Almost three decades before Building Information Modeling (BIM) would go mainstream, the term “Virtual Building” was used in the earliest implementation of BIM through Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD debut in 1987. Since then, the concept hasn’t changed, but visualization technology has advanced to the point where designers, engineers, contractors, and building owners can become so immersed in the virtual building model that they feel as if they’re actually there. Technologies like the Unity3D game engine and the new $300 Oculus Rift virtual reality headset are making it possible.
by Jon Brouchoud | Aug 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
[UPDATE 2: We posted a revised build with an improved player controller for better scaling and an updated exterior environment.] This week, Arch Virtual released a new interactive, real-time architectural experience for the Panoptic Group, based out of Chicago,...
by Jon Brouchoud | May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Arch Virtual provides real-time architectural visualization services for architects, real estate developers, construction companies and anyone who wants to experience and explore a building in a unique and immersive way.
by Jon Brouchoud | Apr 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Oculus Rift completely changes the game. The very instant I stepped inside of our Revit model, I realized just how different the ‘in-world’ experience was from the drawings we were producing! It was a night and day difference.
by Jon Brouchoud | Jan 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
I generally tend to be bullish on the future of virtual technologies, but I just don’t see 2013 being a big year for this industry. I think we will likely see more of the same across the board. That doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a bad year for...
by Jon Brouchoud | Apr 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
ARCHI21 has the pleasure to host their second ARCHI CHAT session.
by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Check out this realtime virtual tour of Villa Tugenhdat, by famed architect Mies van der Rohe, build published to Flash with Unity3D.