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Simply put, Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that lets you explore and interact within a computer-stimulated environment in a way that is close to reality. VR systems can differ depending on the intent and the technology used, most commonly being non-immersive, semi-immersive and fully immersive. Today, the construction industry only uses non-immersive and semi-immersive VR technology. Fully immersive VR is still in a very infant stage. Non-immersive VR is a 3D simulated environment accessible via a computer screen, whereas a semi-immersive VR only offers a partial virtual experience. It can be accessed through a computer screen or some type of glasses or headset.

Now, keeping basics aside, JSW One Homes is here to help you figure out how VR is beneficial in saving you time and cost during your home construction.

1.Understand the design better - Basic plans and drawings on paper, photos or videos made of 3D models, and in some cases, miniature physical models were all the ways designers had to communicate their designs before VR. All of these are useful but have their limitations. The biggest is that they transfer only part of the design and leave the rest to the customer's imagination. It can often be challenging for you to understand this and confidently give feedback to architects/designers. With VR, you enter directly into the design and experience the architect's ideas in the first person. This way, you can understand the structure exactly as the designer saw it, give clear feedback early and avoid costly repairs later.

2.Better visualisation of space –Visualising spaces from 2D drawings, photos, or even 3D rendering is difficult. You will be placed directly in your future home thanks to VR immersion. You can walk around and look around to accurately measure the space you are building. Immersion is the main difference between VR and all visual technologies before it. This can result in timely structural changes to your homes and have a substantial positive impact on cost, schedule and overall home-building experience.

3.Easy selection of products -Spending the day in multi-brand showrooms to select each product for your house is a thing of the past. With advanced VR and cloud technologies, it is possible to bring all your favourite products and brands directly into your home design in a realistic way. This includes everything from fixtures and finishes to furniture and interior design. You can also check out the best deals and more to decide on your options.

4.Effective communication and collaboration - The best part of a VR experience is that you can walk into your dream house with your family and your architect/designer in a very comfortable and collaborative setting. This allows you to look at the design together and share your thoughts freely and effectively. You could even share the design with friends or relatives, inviting them to experience and share feedback using mobile VR in construction technologies. The architect/designer can then use all this feedback to refine the design to your satisfaction.

5.Meet timelines -One of the reasons that construction has not caught up with other industries is that the construction site is constantly changing. This constant state makes it difficult to predict and follow schedules. Even a small change can add days or weeks. VR technology allows 3D models to be updated in real time, so trailer operators can see conditions as they change and adapt to them almost instantly. Logistics and asset real-time are simplified and specified.

6.Better decision-making -Just as VR enables faster decision-making, it also allows better decisions. VR promotes a better and quicker understanding of shared thoughts, as it offers a spatial experience that leaves little room for misinterpretation. This better understanding means fewer change orders, and less rework, which means shorter project timelines and increased safety.