#221 - Guide to Virtual Reality for Architects w Alessio Grancini, Prototype Engineer at Magic Leap

This week David and Marina are joined by Alessio Grancini, Prototype Engineer at Magic Leap and former Head of XR at Morphosis to discuss how VR can be used in architecture offices, covering terminology, software, workflows, costs, learning curves, using VR in the design process and for client presentations, different headsets, controls, different types of rendering, the social implications of VR, and how he transitioned from architecture to the technology space. Enjoy! This episode is supported by: • Monograph: https://monograph.io/?ref=secondstudio/ • Miele: https://www.mieleusa.com/ (08:06) Alessio defines the terms VR, AR, and MR and why they are confusing. (12:26) How VR technologies were used in Morphosis and how they can be used effectively during client presentations. (17:55) Having avatars in VR space. (20:10) The advantage of using these technologies during the design process. (20:33) The workflow from creating typical 3D computer model to creating a VR experience. (43:42) Game engine software and live rendering and why these tools are not used more often in architecture and design. (54:04) Advice to an architecture office who is interested in starting to use these technologies and describes the different kinds of headsets. (01:21:17) Who is more interested in VR (clients or architects) and the cost benefits of VR in architecture offices and in architecture school. • SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3p9VbF5 • APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/2U6xFdR • SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/32q6b7M Connect: #secondstudiopod • WEBSITE: https://www.secondstudiopod.com/ • INSTAGRAM:   / secondstudiopod   • FACEBOOK:   / secondstudiopod   • TWITTER:   / secondstudiopod   • CALL/TEXT your suggestions and questions to 213-222-6950 About: The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted and long-format interviews with thoughtful takes and personal discussions. Honesty and humor are used to cover a wide array of subjects. Episode Types: • GUEST INTERVIEWS: Interviews with leading professionals • AFTER HOURS: Casual conversations • FELLOW DESIGNER: Tips for designers • DESIGN REVIEWS: Review of buildings and other projects