The current state of Building Construction and Architecture Engineering programmes at many universities often overlooks building damage engineering modelling and related refurbishment actions. The digitalisation of the construction industry offers numerous tools and methods that can be used to improve learners’ (and teachers’) skills in developing a case-specific approach to teaching lean, safe, sustainable, and resilient virtual reconstruction of damaged historic buildings.
At the same time, digital tools and methods require the use of various software applications and specialised hardware devices; therefore, a digital barrier may exist when implementing BIM- and AR/VR-enabled learning environments in university programmes.
RESUrRECT – AiD aims to create a digital-based collaborative learning environment for AR/VR applications, focused on teaching and learning through case studies of historic building rehabilitation after damage. Preserving the cultural value of historic buildings is central, and their reconstruction or rehabilitation should utilise digital and innovative technologies to ensure socio-economic and environmental sustainability, as well as resilience, safety, and efficiency in the construction process.
There are many challenges in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged historic buildings; however, these challenges can be effectively addressed through the use of BIM, VR, and AI applications. As a result, students and construction professionals can benefit significantly from these technologies.
The general objective is to develop a case-specific collaborative AR/VR approach for teaching lean, sustainable, and resilient virtual reconstruction of damaged historic buildings. This approach aims to enhance digital skills for representing damage effects, improve capabilities in risk assessment and resilient retrofitting through virtual modelling, and advance AI and VR competencies for lean, safe, and sustainable rehabilitation design and construction.
