A First Step in Generating a Decision-Making Framework for the Development of Interactive Workspaces

Interactive workspaces and immersive virtual environments have come under academic and industry scrutiny as viable solutions to support the collaborative delivery process of facilities. However, choosing the appropriate and cost-effective technology for the development of an interactive workspace can be challenging. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the key technological features necessary to develop an interactive workspace. In this study, the researchers have set forward the goal of developing such a framework, which can guide the process of creating an interactive and collaborative workspace. Factors such as space, purpose, processes, cost, and technology were selected as the main drivers of the framework. Once its main components were defined, a decision map was created to indicate the path to achieve the best configuration for an interactive workspace. Future research will aim at validating the framework by interviewing experts in the professional and research world.