The IVE-IEQ Model: A Conceptual Framework for Immersive IEQ Learning

Immersive virtual environments (IVE) have garnered considerable attention in various educational contexts due to their proven efficacy in facilitating enhanced learning performance. However, there is indeed a lack of IVE technology integration in indoor environmental quality (IEQ) education and related fields. To demonstrate such complex multisensory phenomena of IEQ in a learning module, students require a comprehensive depiction of the sensory information. However, the current teaching and learning strategies are inadequate in providing such a detailed representation. In the view of ongoing research, this study sought to construct a conceptual framework for the implementation of IVE within IEQ learning to promote learning experiences in higher education by highlighting the fundamental experience, key elements, and contributing factors of IVE in developing a conceptual framework for multisensory phenomena of IEQ. This literature studies seek to contribute to the educators and instructional designers a comprehensive framework for incorporating IVE technology into higher education curriculums for IEQ learning. The developed framework could offer insights into prospective research areas for the development and refinement of IVE technology with the aim of enhancing the learning outcome within the context of IEQ education. Ultimately, this research paper demonstrates the potential of IVE technology to revolutionise IEQ teaching and provides a road map for its effective adoption in higher education.