VSimulators: Human factors simulation for motion and serviceability in the built environment
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bath
Department Name: Architecture and Civil Engineering
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Publications
Brownjohn, JMW
(2018)
Human factors simulation for motion and serviceability in the built environment
Ghanbariazarneir, S
(2020)
Developing a Test Protocol for Measuring Office Productivity in Different Indoor Environments
Codinhoto R
(2020)
Designing Future Cities for Wellbeing
Orr John
(2021)
Design for zero
Darby AP
(2022)
VSimulators: A New UK-based Immersive Experimental Facility for Studying Occupant Response to Wind-induced Motion of Tall Buildings
in International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
| Description | We have developed and constructed a new specialist piece of equipment which allows us to explore how humans respond to different environmental stimuli in buildings such as sway motion (felt in tall buildings), sound, visual cues, temperature, humidity, air quality, etc. Our preliminary tests have revealed the interaction between various influencing factors and we have developed various novel test protocols (objective psychological and physiological test measurements coupled with subjective questionnaires) to establish the affect on test subject comfort, well being and productivity. |
| Exploitation Route | The resulting equipment and test protocols has been demonstrated to provide output that can be used to show how people are affected by various environmental stimuli. It will will be used as the basis for future research proposals making profound use of the test facility to understand how humans are affected by factors such as motion, environment and virtual reality. As an example, VSimulators has formed key part of a network proposal looking at how virtual reality can be used in healthcare to improve recovery of patients. |
| Sectors | Communities and Social Services/Policy,Construction,Creative Economy,Education,Energy,Healthcare |
| Description | BRE Trust studentship |
| Amount | £70,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | BRE Trust |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2018 |
| End | 10/2021 |
| Description | COVID 19 Grant Extension Allocation University of Bath |
| Amount | £1,455,049 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/V520615/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2020 |
| End | 09/2021 |
| Description | Sustainable Technologies Business Acceleration Hub |
| Amount | £750,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | OC37R16P0410 |
| Organisation | European Commission H2020 |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | Belgium |
| Start | 10/2017 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | Appearance on BBC Radio 4 "Inside Science" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on BBC Radio 4's Inside Science, talking about VSimulators and how it related to well-being in buildings |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Appearance on Quirks and Quarks |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on popular science show, Quirks and Quarks; Bad Vibes: How shaking buildings could be making you sick |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://amp.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/pulling-water-from-air-vibrating-buildings-and-support-for-research-... |
| Description | Futurebuild stand and talk |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Stand at Futurebuild exhibition event and Presentation session - VSimulators: Human centred design for the next generation of sustainable buildings |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| URL | https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/ |
| Description | IStructE western counties talk |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk on dynamic design of tall buildings, including VSimulators to a mixed audience of practitioners and students , with opportunity for discussion and debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Newspaper article -Telegraph |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Article in the Daily Telegraph: Wobbly skyscrapers may trigger motion-sickness and depression, warn experts |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| URL | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/03/19/wobbly-skyscrapers-may-trigger-motion-sickness-depres... |
| Description | SECED presentation 2021 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics both live and online, followed by questions and debate. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.seced.org.uk/index.php/events/events-archive/evening-meetings/vsimulators-cutting-edge-f... |
| Description | Television documentary- UNEARTHED 4 - Ep 424/ 'Hidden Secrets of the Twin Towers' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Television popular science documentary on the design and destruction of the Twin Towers - showcased the use of VSimulators facility as a design tool for tall buildings. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | Television interview - BBC Breakfast |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Appearance on BBC Breakfast A Darby and A Pavic, talking about vibrations in buildings |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | VSimulators Roadmaping workshop: Putting People at the Centre of Built Environment Design, For Better Living and Working |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | VSimulator roadmapping workshop: Putting People at the Centre of Built Environment Design, For Better Living and Working, with the aim of collaboratively mapping the future demands from buildings and structure, by placing human occupants at the centre of the design process. We have identified additional key sectors where we need to actively engage for future research conversations, such as End Users, Planners, Well Being professionals, Sustainability representatives, lawyers, insurance providers, NHS representative and patients, data science experts and education providers, drawing on their experiences in exploring building design from a more holistic approach. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |