Chapter 20: XR in Real Estate, Architecture, and Interior Design
Abstract: XR (Extended Reality) is transforming real estate, architecture, and interior design by offering immersive virtual tours, cost-effective staging, and real-time design collaboration , allowing clients and designers to experience spaces before they're built, speeding up sales, reducing revisions, and creating better-informed decisions through VR , AR , and MR . It bridges geographical gaps for global clients and enhances understanding of scale, light, and flow, making design changes tangible and improving overall project quality and engagement. Applications in Real Estate Virtual Tours: Buyers can explore properties globally, anytime, enhancing engagement and speeding up sales. Virtual Staging : Digitally furnish empty spaces with different styles at a fraction of the cost of physical staging. Remote Viewing : Overcomes distance barriers for international buyers, creating emotional connections. Applications in A...