What has Augmented and Mixed Reality got to do with Architecture?

Augmented and mixed reality can sound like hype, but they raise useful questions for architecture: how people see information, test space, share models and interact with design.Stephen Drew speaks with James Lee Burgess about augmented reality, mixed reality, architecture, HoloLens, Unity, Revit models, NFTs, accessibility, upskilling and where immersive tools may fit in built environment work.The conversation covers: What augmented and mixed reality mean in practical terms How immersive tools can connect to architectural models and public spaces Why Revit models and performance limits still create workflow challenges How architecture skills can transfer into game engines and immersive technology Why adoption depends on accessibility, comfort and clear use cases ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV47Dc2J8Gs📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/video/augmented-mixed-reality-architecture/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to augmented and mixed reality in architecture 05:00 AR, Pokemon Go and public adoption 10:00 Cameras, glasses and the social contract around AR 15:00 James Lee Burgess on architecture and immersive platforms 20:00 Demonstrations, public apps and interactive content 25:00 Unity, game engines and upskilling from architecture 30:00 Revit models, performance limits and HoloLens workflows 35:00 NFTs, blockchain and digital ownership beyond hype 40:00 Accessibility, client use and why the tools still feel fiddly 45:00 Final questions and closing thoughts