VR Roof Customization

An immersive Virtual Reality application that revolutionizes roofing design through gamification, dynamic weather simulation, and intuitive 3D interaction.

Overview

This project combines Virtual Reality (VR), 3D modeling, and gamification to completely revolutionize how users interact with roofing designs. Whether you're a professional architect or a curious homeowner, this tool provides an unprecedented level of immersion and control.

What Makes It Special

🕹️ Gamified Navigation: Explore roofs step-by-step with an intuitive, interactive experience that makes complex design decisions feel natural and engaging.

🌦️ Dynamic Weather Control: Switch between sunny skies ☀️ and rainy weather 🌧️, enhanced with realistic sound effects and haptic feedback for ultimate immersion. Experience how different roofing materials perform under various conditions.

🎨 Immersive Visuals: Realistic textures, dynamic soundscapes, and engaging lighting that make you feel like you're truly standing on the roof.

⚠️ Note: Due to proprietary restrictions, the source code for this project cannot be shared publicly.

Key Features

• Full 6DOF VR Interaction: Natural movement and interaction using Oculus controllers
• Real-time Customization: Modify roof designs, materials, colors, and configurations on-the-fly
• Weather Simulation: Experience your design under different weather conditions with realistic physics
• Gamified Tutorial System: Step-by-step guidance that makes learning intuitive and fun
• Material Library: Extensive selection of roofing materials with accurate physical properties
• Sound Design: Immersive audio including rain effects, footsteps, and environmental ambiance
• Haptic Feedback: Controller vibrations for enhanced realism when interacting with surfaces
• High-Quality 3D Models: Detailed roof components created in Blender

Tech Stack

• Platform: Unity Game Engine
• Language: C#
• VR SDK: Oculus Integration SDK
• 3D Modeling: Blender
• Graphics: PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials
• Audio: Spatial audio with dynamic mixing
• Physics: Unity Physics with custom collision detection

Technical Highlights

• Implemented custom VR interaction system for grabbing and manipulating roof components
• Created modular roof system allowing dynamic configuration changes
• Optimized 3D models for VR performance (90fps+ on Oculus Quest)
• Built intuitive UI/UX specifically designed for VR interaction paradigms
• Integrated physics-based materials for realistic appearance

Results

• Successfully enabled clients to visualize roof options before physical installation
• Reduced decision-making time by allowing interactive exploration
• Improved customer satisfaction through immersive previsualization
• Demonstrated expertise in VR development and 3D graphics

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Maintaining VR performance with high-quality 3D models
Solution: Implemented LOD (Level of Detail) system and optimized mesh topology in Blender

Challenge: Creating intuitive VR interactions for roof customization
Solution: Developed custom gesture-based controls and visual feedback systems

Challenge: Accurate color and material representation
Solution: Used PBR workflow with calibrated materials and lighting