4D HiVE (Hybrid Immersive Virtual Environment) Space as a Visualization and Presentation Tool for Design Education

Based on a prediction by Intel founder Gordon E. Moore in 1965, ‘Moore's Law’ states that due to continual advancements in technology and production, the number of components on a single chip doubles every two years at minimal cost. This prediction has proved remarkably accurate and results in a continual evolution in digital hardware and software opportunities over multiple disciplines, such as data analysis, coding, and visualisation. The role of the architect and designer becomes broader, allowing them to collaborate with supporting industries easily. Data and performance coexist with intuition and creativity in the design process, using various types and applications of technologies.
Rinaldi notes that the advancements involving artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming more complex and difficult to define as one terminology. AI tools are being increasingly applied to all sectors within our societies and cities, including finance, service, health and academia. The issue of complexity is also raised by Boeing (2018), who states how unpredictable city systems are, where complexity plays a pivotal role in fostering resilience, connectedness, and adaptability. Furthermore, the digitisation of urban systems lays the groundwork for technology to effectively address urban challenges, particularly in architectural and environmental design practice and training.