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The Impact of Virtual Reality on Student Design Decisions

Assessing Density and Proximity When Designing in Virtual Reality Versus Traditional Analog Processes

Benjamin H. George, Jessica Fernandez and Peter Summerlin
Landscape Journal, May 2022, 41 (1) 31-44; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.41.1.31
Benjamin H. George
Benjamin H. George, PhD, ASLA, is an associate professor in the Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Department at Utah State University. His work focuses on the integration of visualization technologies into the design process and the intersection of media and the landscape. He conducts research on the implementation and impact of online education with the design studio. Dr. George has collaborated with a number of leading technology firms, design firms, and botanical gardens.
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Jessica Fernandez
Dr. Jessica Fernandez is an assistant professor at the University of Georgia. Her research and teaching incorporate contemporary approaches to the creation and assessment of place through big data, VR/AR, and other emerging applications. As a licensed landscape architect, she has over a decade of experience working on a variety of nationwide award-winning projects. She owns ALPHA Design Studio, where she pursues innovative solutions in the design and building industry.
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Peter Summerlin
Peter Summerlin is an associate professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University. His work explores contemporary technology as tools for design, discovery, communication, and collaboration in the design process. He is a licensed landscape architect and LEED Accredited Professional with practical experience in both the public and private sector.
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vol. 41 no. 1 31-44
DOI 
https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.41.1.31
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University of Wisconsin Press
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0277-2426
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1553-2704
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  • Published online May 31, 2022.
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  1. Benjamin H. George,
  2. Jessica Fernandez and
  3. Peter Summerlin
  1. Benjamin H. George, PhD, ASLA, is an associate professor in the Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Department at Utah State University. His work focuses on the integration of visualization technologies into the design process and the intersection of media and the landscape. He conducts research on the implementation and impact of online education with the design studio. Dr. George has collaborated with a number of leading technology firms, design firms, and botanical gardens.
  2. Dr. Jessica Fernandez is an assistant professor at the University of Georgia. Her research and teaching incorporate contemporary approaches to the creation and assessment of place through big data, VR/AR, and other emerging applications. As a licensed landscape architect, she has over a decade of experience working on a variety of nationwide award-winning projects. She owns ALPHA Design Studio, where she pursues innovative solutions in the design and building industry.
  3. Peter Summerlin is an associate professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University. His work explores contemporary technology as tools for design, discovery, communication, and collaboration in the design process. He is a licensed landscape architect and LEED Accredited Professional with practical experience in both the public and private sector.
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