Interactive computing has evolved through the years from cryptic command-based interfaces
to a collection of task-based applications to ecologically valid immersive environments, each …

There are many applications of computer animation and simulation where it is necessary to
model virtual crowds of autonomous agents. Some of these applications include site …

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems,
and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with …

Tower crane dismantling is one of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry.
Tower crane erection and dismantlement causes 10–12% of the fatalities of all crane …

This study examined the relative influence of environmental variables (corridor width and
brightness) and signage (directional and exit signs), when presented in competition, on …

Conducting fire evacuation drills in modern buildings under realistic fire conditions can be
difficult. Typical fire drills do not feature dynamic events such as smoke filled corridors, fires …

Building realistic virtual environments is a complex, expensive and time consuming process.
Although virtual environment development toolkits are available, many only provide a subset …

Streetscapes have presented a long-standing interest in many fields. Recently, there has
been a resurgence of attention on streetscape issues, catalyzed in large part by computing …

In this paper, we propose a framework for understanding technology-mediated social
interaction that attempts to synthesize theory and research from the fields of social …

The use of Virtual Worlds (VWs) has increased in the last decade. VWs are used for
communication, education, community building, creative arts, and more. A good deal of …