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Despite substantial research in Virtual Reality, the
emerging related technology of Mixed Reality (MR)
that creates an environment where virtual and real
objects are presented together on a single display,
has rarely been explored in the Architecture,
Engineering, and Construction (AEC) arena.
Observation of lab-based MR applications highlights
the need for a structured methodology addressing
suitability and usability issues for the application
potentials of MR technology to be fully realized.
This book has addressed the three major serial
development steps: specification, prototyping, and
evaluation. The scientific contribution of the
developed specification was the formulation of a
comprehensive multi-dimensional taxonomy for
specifying MR technology and characteristics. The
concept Mixed Reality-based collaborative virtual
environments (MRCVE) was presented and the
prototypes in two identified application scenarios
(face-to-face scenario and virtual space scenario)
have been successfully developed. Evaluation was
implemented on the basis of the MRCVE prototypes in
terms of benefits validation and usability
evaluation.

Mixed Reality-based Collaborative Virtual Environments: Specification, Prototype, and Evaluation in Design and Construction