CaveCAD: Architectural design in the CAVE

CaveCAD is our in-house developed 3D modeling tool, which runs in immersive virtual reality environments, such as CAVEs. We built it from the ground up, in collaboration with architects, to explore how immersive 3D interaction systems can support 3D modeling tasks. CaveCAD offers typical 3D modeling functions, such as geometry creation, modification of existing geometry, assignment of surface materials and textures, the use of libraries of 3D components, geographical placement functions, and shadows. CaveCAD goes beyond traditional 3D modeling tools by utilizing direct 3D interaction methods. We evaluated our modeling system by running a small pilot study with four participants: two novice users and two expert users were tasked to build Disney World´s magic castle.