Realidade Virtual Imersiva: Guia prático para Implementação no processo de Aprendizagem em Arquitetura e Urbanismo

Abstract

This study highlighted the relevance of Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) as a pedagogical resource in Architectural and Urban Planning education, through applied research in the Building Design I course with third-semester students. The research was structured in three phases: the first focused on experimentation; the second, applied to the course’s design object with simulations of lighting, materiality, and spatiality; and the third, consisting of the creation of virtual tours for each proposal developed by student groups. The experience showed broad acceptance among students, revealing significant gains in spatial perception, critical reflection, idea development, and engagement in design activities. In addition to presenting the evolution and potential of IVR, testing its applicability, and creating a practical usage guide, the study expands the debate on accessible pedagogical innovation in university education. The results indicate that even with simple resources, such as Google Cardboard, it is possible to obtain relevant benefits regardless of the availability of specialized laboratories or highend devices. Thus, the potential of this technology was highlighted as a means of learning more dynamically and efficiently, while preparing future architects and urban planners to deal with ongoing technological transformations.