Towards a multimedia learning environment for undergraduate students studying architecture and construction

Within the context of self directed learning via the internet, the on-going ARTyFACTS Learning Environment research project currently under development at the Learning Technology Research Institute, University of North London explores different ways of re-exhibiting 3D objects virtually. This multimedia facility will ultimately help the remote student in their studies, the disabled person who cannot access the work itself or a person who cannot travel to see the work. In this paper we will describe aspects of the extension of our recently completed prototype ARTyFACTS Learning Environment. The prototype was evaluated by Architectural students at UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, who provided positive feedback in terms of usability and utility.