A synergistic teaching approach in interior architecture education: Plumbing system learning with augmented reality
Esra Bayır, Tolga KılıçDepartment of Interior Architecture and Enviromental Design, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, TürkiyeThis study explores an innovative teaching methodology in interior design education incorporating Augmented Reality (AR) technology to create an immersive and interactive learning experience for building systems learning. AR transforms traditional didactic teaching into dynamic, 3D visualization, allowing students to explore and interact with technical/mechanical systems within the building in real-time. This approach also bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering a deeper understanding of the intricacies of plumbing applications and their impact on interiors. In this context, interior architecture students taking the Environmental Systems Building Dynamic (ESBD) course were given a different practical experience in which AR technology has adapted through the drawing applications given in the course. It was observed that the students experienced the practice of plumbing knowledge through a digital and 3D practice compared to the classical method, and the effects of this experience process on the students' course and interior architecture practice were questioned through a survey. Considering the findings obtained, increasing students' theoretical knowledge of ESBD courses and their 3D practices have been evaluated through classroom-based experiments. Its impact on student engagement, comprehension, and problem-solving skills is questioned, shedding light on how AR technology could revolutionize the teaching of ESBD. Based on the student's experiences, suggestions are presented that this approach can be integrated into interior architecture education in different courses and can also be a guide in professional projects in the sector.
Keywords: Augmented reality, environmental systems teaching, interior architecture education, plumbing, Systems Usability Scale (SUS).Manuscript Language: English
