Call for Papers

Authors are encouraged to submit papers related to research and development topics focused on the use of virtual and augmented reality for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of buildings and the built environment in architecture and civil engineering. Papers can focus on research related to new algorithms or theory, case studies, new practices, organizational issues, and implementation of VR, AR and Interactive Workspaces. Topics may include:

Design visualization
Construction visualization
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Visual simulation for community planning
Modeling the physics of buildings and infrastructures
3D Geographical Information Systems
3D Engines / game engines
Autonomous Agents in Virtual and Augmented Environments
Human-computer interaction in virtual environments
Mobile and wearable computing
Virtual reality standards for AEC visualization (e.g., X3D, VRML)
Virtual reality in education and training applications
Collaborative visual and augmented environments
Interactive media environments
Ontologies for modeling and visualization
Education utilizing VR/AR technology

Industry participation is strongly encouraged.

Abstract Submission: Due May 31, 2010

A 500 word (maximum) abstract should be submitted for each proposed paper. The abstract should include each authors name, address, email, and phone number. Please send the abstract in PDF or MS Word format to submit@convr2010.com.

Each paper will be reviewed by at least two reviewers. Authors of selected papers submitted and published in the CONVR2010 proceedings will be invited to submit an extended version of their papers to a special issue of an International Journal, based on comments and suggestions received at the CONVR2010 conference.