Proposing a virtual reality method to assess the impact of artificial lighting on occupants' safety perception in buildings

In contemporary architecture, virtual reality (VR) integration is vital for design, utilizing tools like ۳D Max and Rhino, and evaluating post-design performance with applications like design builders and ClimateStudio(CS). While quantitative assessments advance, qualitative metrics, especially safety perception, lack direct occupant scrutiny. This study introduces a VR framework to immerse occupants in simulated environments, exploring lighting conditions' nuanced impact on safety perception. Enhancing scientific methodologies, it offers architects comprehensive guidelines, from preparing virtual environments to sophisticated data analysis for evaluating human responses in complex spatial contexts.

Keywords:

Virtual Reality (VR) , Architectural Design , Safety Perception , Lighting Conditions , Occupant Immersion