Integrating Computational Design and Mixed Reality Wearables for Enhanced Distance Learning in Architectural Engineering

Distance learning is gaining prominence due to lower educational expenses and more autonomy in the learning process. Covid-19 pandemic also highlighted the significance of distance learning. This study recommends various pedagogical strategies using computational design in distance learning for architectural engineering courses. Herein, the question is how computational design using mixed reality wearables can develop new pedagogical strategies and optimize architectural engineering distance learning courses. A survey questionnaire was conducted on 45 participants to answer the question. The participants included students and instructors of architectural engineering courses and IT professionals with good experience in mixed reality wearables. By considering this population frame, the sample size of the study was set as 45. The researchers have selected an equal representation of 15 instructors, 15 students, and 15 IT professionals. The study found that the proposed technology of computational design using mixed reality wearables is highly relevant for architectural engineering courses for making the intellectual discourse interactive, engaging, and accessible. The use of computational design can develop better comprehension of map digitization and GIS. Future studies should expand on findings and highlight implementations for other educational domains based on a computational design.