Creating a hybrid environment via leap motion device for architecture students in digital age

Authors : Sevgin Aysu Balkan, Arife Koca

Pages : 435-457

Doi:10.37246/grid.1482382

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Publication Date : 2025-10-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Digital environments define alternatives to physical realities. The merging of virtual and real spaces creates a “cybernetic space” that offers a new experience through bodily interaction. This study explores the potential of hybrid design techniques to create new forms of representation at the intersection of body, physical space, and virtual space. It also highlights the importance of interactive design environments in supporting spatial learning in design disciplines. The scope of the research involves developing a hybrid architectural design software based on gesture interaction that supports learning-by-doing in digital environments. A practice-based research methodology was adopted. Scenario-based evaluations were conducted through self-guided sessions where the researcher explored the functionality and experiential aspects of the system. Leap Motion—a device equipped with infrared cameras and sensors that captures hand gestures—was employed to enable intuitive interaction with three-dimensional architectural models. The findings suggest that such hybrid systems can enhance spatial awareness and encourage a body-based design experience in architectural education.
Keywords : Mekan Tasarımı, Tasarım Hareketleri, Hibrit Tasarım Ortamı, Etkileşimli Cihazlar, Leap Motion

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