Visions of a greener future for the Seil of Amman. Augmented Reality as an urban design tool

In a context characterized by flooding and environmental degradation of the Seil of Amman (natural heritage of the capital of Jordan), caused by climate change, rapid urbanization and unsustainable stormwater management, the paper explores the potential of new Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) technolo...

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Main Authors: Janset Shawash, Narmeen Marji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Palermo University Press 2020-12-01
Series:Agathón
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Online Access:https://www.agathon.it/agathon/article/view/221
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Summary:In a context characterized by flooding and environmental degradation of the Seil of Amman (natural heritage of the capital of Jordan), caused by climate change, rapid urbanization and unsustainable stormwater management, the paper explores the potential of new Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) technologies as a tool of public engagement with new ecologically sustainable urban regeneration projects. Therefore, two possible scenarios for a green/blue intervention in the Ras al-Ein area on the path of the Seil are presented, elaborated through a specially developed immersive mobile augmented reality software, describing both the application development process and the users’ response.
ISSN:2464-9309
2532-683X