The use of Immersive creation and design brings significant advantages to companies. This breakout session will focus on best practices and methodologies of how and why you would want to bring an immersive environment into your workflow. How an immersive workflow can easily scale and transcend across many different industries, as well as different departments and business units within your organization. This session will also focus on tools and resources, how to lower your design and architecture costs, lessons learned, as well as successful implementations.

Imagine walking a design site before it’s ever built, with grading, buildings, and utilities unfolding around you in full context. Immersive Digital Prototypings make that possible, turning project models into shared experiences that improve communication and bring teams into alignment before construction begins. In this fast-paced, high-level session, three voices from civil design, immersive technology, and construction will share insights from the field. Rather than a technical deep dive, this session offers a big-picture look at how immersive Digital Prototypings are bridging disciplines, reducing errors, and clarifying complex data throughout the project lifecycle. When stakeholders can visualize a design in its environment, they are empowered to make faster, more confident decisions. Join us to explore how immersive workflows support better outcomes from concept through construction.

User-centered interface design increasingly gains importance in modern mobility design to provide sophisticated experiences for the customer. Looking at advanced display technologies and the growing possibilities for human-machine interaction, Porsche wants to ensure a driver-centered and fully interactive product experience. Therefore, it is more important than ever to enable both designers and board members as well to get a highly realistic and fully immersive experience of their products in the early stages of the design process. Not only to integrate advanced technologies like augmented reality (AR) seamlessly into the design concept, but also to be able to explore which technologies can enhance the driver experience in which way. This class will give you an inside view into how Porsche is using VRED software to collaborate with other departments and provide new possibilities for UX/user-interface experiences in the early design process.

This presentation will explore how immersive technologies (XR) can help designers in different phases of the design process and enhance workflows. The XR revolution is happening in the design industry, but many design firms and individual designers may have not thought about how they can do conceptual design and present design ideas differently. The concept of immersive technology implies a great paradigm shift from a 2D design space to a 3D world where designers can empower their creativity. With an innovative and open-minded work culture, HOK embraces new design technology and aims to create a more effective workflow and powerful design solutions. The class will focus on how XR can help create a more powerful work environment and push the limit of design communication, and discuss the impact of XR on designers, clients, and users.

In this interactive hands-on lab, you'll learn how to use Autodesk Workshop XR (an immersive workspace) as an essential tool to accelerate your design review process, as have leading firms such as Stantec, HKS, and AtkinsRéalis. Together, we will create a workshop using a 3D model from Autodesk Construction Cloud. Then, using the provided Meta Quest VR headsets, you will have the opportunity to experience the immersive power of collaboratively walking through the model. By reviewing the model in detail and having live access to the associated building information modeling (BIM) data, you can identify spatial issues faster—issues that get missed when viewing on a regular screen or automated clash detection. Take the learnings from this hands-on lab back to your team and empower them to move successfully from design to construction more efficiently and sustainably. We will provide the laptops and the Meta Quest headsets; all you need to bring is your innovative spirit.

In this interactive hands-on lab, you'll learn how to use Autodesk Workshop XR (an immersive workspace) as an essential tool to accelerate your design review process, as have leading firms such as Stantec, HKS, and AtkinsRéalis. Together, we will create a workshop using a 3D model from Autodesk Construction Cloud. Then, using the provided Meta Quest VR headsets, you will have the opportunity to experience the immersive power of collaboratively walking through the model. By reviewing the model in detail and having live access to the associated building information modeling (BIM) data, you can identify spatial issues faster—issues that get missed when viewing on a regular screen or automated clash detection. Take the learnings from this hands-on lab back to your team and empower them to move successfully from design to construction more efficiently and sustainably. We will provide the laptops and the Meta Quest headsets; all you need to bring is your innovative spirit.

In this interactive hands-on lab, you'll learn how to use Autodesk Workshop XR (an immersive workspace) as an essential tool to accelerate your design review process, as did leading firms such as Stantec, HKS, and AtkinsRéalis. We'll walk you through creating a workshop using a 3D model from Autodesk Construction Cloud. Then, using the provided Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets, you'll experience the immersive power of collaboratively walking through the model. By reviewing the model in detail and having live access to the associated building information modeling (BIM) data, you can identify spatial issues faster—issues that get missed when viewing on a regular screen or with automated clash detection. Take the learnings from this hands-on lab back to your team members, and empower them to move successfully from design to construction more efficiently and sustainably. We'll provide the laptops and the Meta Quest headsets; all you need to bring is your innovative spirit.

This session will provide a series of examples showcasing the variety of immersive technology that SmithGroup uses throughout the design and construction process. In early design phases, virtual reality is a powerful tool for understanding spatial dynamics and gaining client sign off. As projects move into construction, the ability to digitally overlay data on a construction site becomes invaluable—the use of augmented reality and the Microsoft HoloLens enables for vital Revit model data to be transferred to site for field verification during construction administration. We’ll review the wide range of hardware and software available for use, as well as how to best use BIM (Building Information Modeling) to make immersive technologies a practical and integral part to your workflow.

Traditional structural reviews, especially for complex projects, often struggle to convey spatial complexities and foster true collaboration. Autodesk Workshop XR is Autodesk’s groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) platform seamlessly integrated with Autodesk Construction Cloud—and it is designed to overcome these barriers. This session will show how Thornton Tomasetti came to use Autodesk Workshop XR and is transforming structural engineering workflows. Learn how to conduct instant, immersive design reviews directly from Autodesk Construction Cloud models, fostering real-time collaboration among engineers, architects, contractors, and owners in a shared virtual space. We’ll explore how this enhances communication, accelerates the identification of structural challenges in renovations, and streamlines issue tracking directly within VR back to Autodesk Construction Cloud. Through practical examples and live demonstrations, discover how the Autodesk solutions deliver tangible benefits, such as reduced errors, cost savings, and, ultimately, more-successful building projects.

Design reviews are evolving—fast. In this session, we’ll explore how combining Twinmotion with Autodesk Workshop XR software enables architects and designers to conduct real-time, immersive design reviews that transcend screens and static presentations. You'll learn how to create engaging virtual environments that allow distributed teams and stakeholders to walk through projects, discuss changes spatially, and provide input live within the design context. We'll cover best practices for Workshop XR integration in design workflows, discuss hardware and collaboration protocols, and share insights from real-world implementation, including strategies to boost client involvement and decision-making speed.

Discover the transformative power of Autodesk Workshop XR software in this introductory hands-on lab designed to revolutionize your design review process. Experience how leading firms like Stantec, TMX Global, and Worley accelerate their projects using this immersive workspace. Equipped with Meta Quest VR headsets, you'll gain an understanding of how to walk through your Autodesk Construction Cloud models and use virtual tools to review details with precision—all within an immersive environment. This innovative approach quickly identifies spatial issues often missed on regular screens or with automated clash detection. It efficiently resolves problems, saving time and resources. By the end of the session, you'll understand how Workshop XR can sustainably guide projects from design to construction. We’ll provide everything you need, including laptops and Meta Quest headsets. Just bring your innovative spirit and readiness to explore new dimensions in design review with Autodesk Workshop XR.

After the initial excitement of seeing the great potential of immersive technology (XR), we are faced with the challenge of implementing XR across our global design practice. Learn how Perkins+Will has successfully implemented the full spectrum of XR technology in its organization. Whether you would like to start with simple panoramas or go full immersion, you will learn about all levels of XR, and incorporate these XR tools into your daily workflow. Learn about 360 virtual reality (VR), 6-Dof VR, augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and social VR. See how you can quickly experience your design in an immersive environment using Autodesk software, enhance stakeholder engagement, and reduce unnecessary hours spent creating drawings to explain your design intent. This class will help you understand a new workflow for implementing immersive technology across your organization.

How do you design for a space, not just a screen? This talk will explore how to think outside of the box (literally) when creating immersive experiences for physical environments. We'll share insights into how our team approaches spatial design—from the earliest concept art to the final install—while always keeping the visitor experience a priority. We’ll cover the importance of prototyping early and often, we’ll look at strategies for working efficiently on small multidisciplinary teams, and we’ll discuss how stepping away from the computer can help creative problem-solving. Whether you're an artist designing with projections, VR/AR/XR, or touchscreens, this session will cover the framework involved in building immersive, accessible, people-first experiences.

Autodesk Labs: Project Boulder for InfraWorks 360 software brings together the immersive 3D design environment that is perfectly suited for immersive design and analysis. Project Boulder is a collaboration with Hydronia RiverFlow2D that provides the ability to simulate, visualize, and animate 2D flood events directly in the InfraWorks 360 software model environment while using the Hydronia RiverFlow2D computation model.

This talk explores Zaha Hadid Architects’ human-centred design methodology, shaped by behavioural insight, immersive tools, and real-time collaboration. Projects begin with client profiling and spatial scenario testing, using AI, VR, and procedural design to explore preferences for openness, privacy, and atmosphere. The design workflow integrates Autodesk tools such as Revit for BIM and Maya for sculptural modelling, coordinated through NVIDIA Omniverse to maintain real-time design and performance feedback across disciplines. As projects evolve, materials, engineering systems, and fabrication strategies are layered into a cohesive, experience-driven architecture. Communication remains immersive and participatory, using 360° views and simulation tools to keep stakeholders involved. The talk reframes architecture as an adaptive, user-driven system — scalable, precise, and powered by technologies that connect emotion, performance, and spatial intelligence.

In this class, we’ll use Unity to develop an immersive walk-through of a finalized InfraWorks model. In InfraWorks, we’ll learn methods to optimize our complex tree geometry and export the final product meshes. In Unity, we’ll import our data, apply collision and physic variables, formulate a first-person camera asset, and export a final build of the walk-through. The final build can be demonstrated and shared with stakeholders, encouraging them to explore the project on their own terms.

In the past, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry relied heavily on in-person interaction, physical models, and 2D visuals. Communicating design intent in this way —especially with COVID-19 impacting the future of work—has posed challenges for design reviews and coordination meetings to provide the right context for all stakeholders. Using real-time BIM enables companies to create immersive, interactive experiences for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Companies can conduct design reviews between designers, owners, and construction trades irrespective of geographic location and iterate across teams before the concrete is poured. This session will explain how Unity Reflect enables immersive design review and coordination to empower better collaboration and faster decision making, bridging the gap between designers and decision makers.

Following the very successful class of Autodesk University 2018, this year we bring you more economics, more lessons, and a very practical guide of how to save millions with immersive design with not one but two case studies. IM Designs, MRV, and BASF Suvinil will tell you two stories about how they saved millions and revolutionized their customer presence and customization with immersive visualization. MRV is the largest construction company of Latin America, and BASF is the world’s largest chemical company. These two giants relied on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) to boost sales and add value to their businesses, while saving budget. Igor Macedo, CTO of IM Designs, is here to tell you how we help them achieve those objectives. You’ll learn about real-time rendering and optimization, how to deal with large data sets, and the necessary user experience that you must provide in order to take your extended reality (XR) idea and your business to the next level. Autodesk University 2019 is going to be legendary! We hope you love this class and get really motivated!

Discover the partnership between Microdesk and Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) with the Autodesk Foundation. We’ll look at processes that went into creating a virtual reality (VR) conceptual house that would engage with a large audience, encouraging users to interact with the spaces and explore the artwork. We’ll showcase a workflow that enables flexibility during unpredictable design changes when a strict deadline’s involved. We’ll further explain the pressures and successes of the project, plus the lessons we’ve learned. Through digitalization, we implemented technologies to enable an immersive experience. We’ll showcase how we used Revit software as a foundation that let us capitalize on 3ds Max software’s flexibility during unexpected schedule changes. Finally, we’ll discuss the Unity workflow we’ve created for future projects. This will highlight innovative practices, new interactive technologies, and immersive simulations, and will give audiences a richer experience, while still focusing on the arts and culture.

How do you turn one of the most recognized buildings in the United States into an immersive digital experience? This case study will present the development behind an innovative immersive installation created in partnership with Cortina Productions and the White House Historical Association. Using real-time rendering and radar touch technology, a rectangular exhibition space was transformed into multiple rooms of the White House in The People’s House. We’ll walk through the project’s inception, from the 3D scanning of artifacts to the resolution of visual discrepancies between digital architecture and the physical limitations. A central challenge of the project was translating the rooms—each with unique dimensions and architectural features—into a single rectangular physical space, without sacrificing immersion. The talk will cover strategies for preserving historical accuracy while working efficiently, including the challenges of scale, optimization, material research, and accessibility.