by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
We had the opportunity to share those views with C|NET, Wired, The Street, The Wire and Yahoo! News, thanks to some quick thinking by Wonacott Communications. Very few of the reporters we spoke with could believe just how many non-game applications we’ve completed since the prototype developer kit was released last year.
by Jon Brouchoud | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Arch Virtual recently partnered with Sahaj Interactive Solutions to complete a new Oculus Rift application for Suzuki, which was showcased at this year’s 12th annual Auto Expo.
by Jon Brouchoud | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
The value of virtual reality in architecture, real estate and construction industries is becoming increasingly well known, and what everyone wants to know is, “how much does it cost?” To help simplify the estimation process, we developed the ‘Cost... by Jon Brouchoud | Feb 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Arch Virtual is looking for Oculus Rift demo partners. The specific focus of these demo partnership will be real-time architectural visualization with the Oculus Rift. We prefer candidates with any of the following qualifications. Please note: these are not...
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 | Jan 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
MADISON, Wisconsin (January 10, 2014) – “This is absolutely amazing! Totally unbelievable! You’ve got to try this!” Anywhere the new Oculus Rift virtual reality headset makes an appearance, amazed reactions attract a small crowd, which eventually becomes a...
by Jon Brouchoud | Dec 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here’s another quick VR sketch we did for Oculus Rift, a hypothetical concept for a pavilion, exhibit, gathering or virtual gallery space. Be sure to have your headphones on! Oculus Rift build for...
by Jon Brouchoud | Dec 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here’s a quick VR sketch we did for Oculus Rift, tinkering with animated particles. Be sure to have your headphones on! PC download: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5720342/Arch-Virtual-Sketch-Concept-2.zip Mac...
by Jon Brouchoud | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
What a phenomenal time it’s been these past few months since the Rift dev kit arrived at our door. We’ve built all kinds of fun projects, with the best yet to come. We’ve been overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of interest in non-game applications....