"Determination of Cognitive Criteria to Enhance Visualisation During Design Review Session"

Abstract

In the construction industry, it is a common practice to conduct a design review to uncover potential problems by comparing the designer's plan to the client's specifications before the construction begins. The design review involves cognitive process where conversation and debate help to cultivate effective decision-making. It also includes thinking and processing information to empower human communication. The designer's mental processes are crucial as they determine how designers address challenges and construct appropriate decisions. Hence, this study aims to investigate the cognitive criteria that can improve visualisation in the design review practice. This research conducted video interviews with a group of experts in the construction industry to elicit their feedback regarding the topic of virtual collaboration for quality assurance during the design review phase. The authors analysed the collected data using thematic analysis to develop cognitive criteria that improve decision-making during design review. The results uncover the possibilities of more future studies in this area. In conclusion, cognitive criteria with the aid of Virtual Reality (VR) have emerged as a potential solution for enhancing visualisation during the design review process.