Journalists participate in a virtual tour on the Imperial Rome Virtual Reality Bus, where reconstructions of ancient architecture are superimposed on the windows of a tour bus, in Rome, in June 2022. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

How virtual reality technologies are shaping an inclusive future for architecture

VR offers many opportunities for architects to design and communicate their work, and also for architectural learning and public consultation.
Buildings consume more energy when empty or partially occupied for extended periods because they are designed to depend on human interactions. (Shutterstock)

Empty buildings consume more energy than you think

Buildings are designed for people to live in, but what happens when no one is present or only half of the occupants are there?
Thermal discomfort is just another reason employees may prefer to continue teleworking. (Shutterstock)

No longer freezing: Working from home can make workplaces more comfortable

Employers can foster equity in the workplace by relaxing current dress codes or providing employees with individual thermostat control and other means to improve their comfort.

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