Visualizations

See below for a sample panorama set and a presentation that demonstrate the use of realistic 3D modeling of landscape in support of visualization.

• Panorama

  Link: Lake house panorama set (see below for instructions on how to interact with the visualization).

  • How to Interact with the Panorama Set

    This panorama set provides an immersive, 360° view of a landscape environment created using real-time 3D visualization tools. Follow the steps below to explore the scene.

    1. Look Around the Scene

    Click and drag with your mouse (desktop) or touch and drag (mobile/tablet) to look around in all directions.

    The panorama represents a fixed viewpoint, allowing you to explore the environment as if standing at that location.

    2. Navigate Between Locations

    Use the navigation hotspots (typically shown as circles or markers within the scene) to move between different panorama viewpoints.

    Each hotspot represents a new location or perspective within the landscape.

    3. Zoom In and Out

    Use your mouse scroll wheel or pinch gestures (on touch devices) to zoom in and out for closer inspection of features such as terrain, vegetation, buildings, or infrastructure.

    4. Switch Between Scenarios (if available)

    If multiple scenarios are provided (e.g., before, during, and after development), use the scenario or scene selector to compare changes over time or across design alternatives.

    5. View in Full Screen

    Click the full-screen icon for a more immersive experience, especially recommended on larger displays.

    6. Optional: View in VR

    If you are using a compatible VR headset and browser, you may be able to activate VR mode to experience the panorama in an immersive virtual reality environment.

    Recommended Use

    For the best experience, use a modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) and a stable internet connection. Desktop or large-screen displays provide the most immersive and detailed view.

• Presentation

  Link: Lake house presentation (presentations can take some time to load and are more demanding on computer processing power. See below for instructions on how to interact with the visualization).

  • How to Interact with the Interactive 3D Presentation

    This interactive presentation allows you to freely explore a three-dimensional environment and experience landscapes or development scenarios from multiple perspectives in real time. Follow the steps below to explore the scene.

    1. Move Through the Scene
    W / A / S / D keys or arrow keys: Move forward, backward, and sideways
    Mouse scroll wheel: Move forward or backward (zoom)
    On mobile devices, use on-screen navigation controls or touch gestures to move through the scene.

    2. Look Around
    Click and drag with your mouse to rotate the camera and look in any direction.
    On touch devices, drag with one finger to look around.

    3. Change Viewpoints or Scenes
    Use the scene, media, or viewpoint menu (if available) to jump to predefined locations, perspectives, or key areas of interest.
    These viewpoints are designed to highlight important features, research areas, or design elements.

    4. Adjust Time, Lighting, or Weather (if enabled)
    Some presentations allow interaction with time of day, lighting, or weather controls.
    Use the on-screen controls to observe how environmental conditions affect visibility, shadows, and landscape appearance.

    5. Interact with Objects (if available)
    Click on interactive elements or markers within the scene to reveal additional information, annotations, or context about specific features.

    6. Use Full Screen for Immersion
    Select the full-screen option for an improved viewing experience, especially on desktop or large displays.

    7. Optional: Virtual Reality Mode
    If supported, you may enable VR mode to explore the presentation using a compatible VR headset for a fully immersive experience.

    Recommended Use

    For optimal performance, access the presentation using a modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) and a stable internet connection. Desktop or large-screen devices provide the best experience for real-time navigation.

Funding and Collaborators:

• Center for Teaching and Learning, UGA

• TRR Cobb House

• Watson Brown Foundation