A Multivariant Design Tool based on affordable VAM-Technologies Interactive Design and Flexible Immersion

Abstract

The paper presents an effective concept to design virtual architectural models in an immersed environment. The prototype application demonstrates different interactive modes and flexible immersion on mobile devices with emphasis on a new marker-based input device with interchangeable markers as virtual pen.As the system utilize smart phones as computational device, no extra computer is needed. The display options are affordable head-sets off the shelf, while the new pen is built with small boards and micro controllers around a simple 3D-printed hull.